Some people are naturally hard on themselves. They might have low self-esteem or grow up in an environment where criticism came, and praise was heard rarely. Other times there are psychological issues that lead to a person being hard on themselves or a disorder that makes them have a lack of confidence. I'm hard on myself because I'm always looking for ways to improve. I'm always trying to do better and be better. I'm always measuring myself against other people and comparing myself to my own standards. I'm always worried that I'm not good enough, or that I'll never be able to do something. I'm constantly under pressure to do well, and it's starting to take its toll. I feel like I'm always running on fumes. I'm starting to feel like I can't take it anymore. I'm starting to feel like I'm not able to survive. I'm starting to feel like I'm not able to succeed. I'm starting to feel like I'm not able to live.