Can't stop having negative self-image

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I’ve hated myself for about 2 years. I am so dumb, I have no skills, and I can’t stop sinning. I don’t want to hate myself but I can’t control it. I feel so sad all the time and feel like I need to just pray 24/7 but I have school, slack off, and need to go to sleep really early because I can’t ever get enough.
 
And after all that, when God looks at you all he sees is his beloved son, made in his image and likeness. And all he feels toward you is love.
 
You are a good candidate to show how God can change your life.
 
I’m sorry you’re struggling.

I think you should speak to a doctor. It sounds as though you may be suffering from depression. Talk to your Priest as well.
 
I’ve hated myself in the past but then I realised I didn’t really, what I felt was dissatisfaction with myself. So I made a great effort to become a Catholic and formed a relationship with God, Jesus and the Holy Mother. And I changed. I changed so much I try not to judge myself much at all, since I can never be Holy enough. I leave the opinion up to God mostly.

You could be going through big hormonal changes though so you might want to have a chat with a doctor, and your priest as suggested by others. I slept a lot when I was a teen for example but I wasn’t depressed.

Pray daily, it helps. 🙂 (possibly not 24/7 it’s tiring)
 
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Well, it is said that Peter was not the brightest fishermen who ever cast a net and just think what accomplished in his lifetime. As for sleeping all the time you really need to see a Dr. as that I in itself is indicative to a couple of health issues. Your age seems to indicate that you have some raging hormones aggravating you at the same time. But what do I know…see your Dr. and consult your confessor
 
What you describe is concerning. Please talk to a medical professional or call a crisis help line. You mention school, speak to a counselor at your school.
 
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