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It is important to understand that you are not alone in your struggle. For some people, a caring friend or family member can provide all the support you need to get you through the feeling that you deserve nothing. Recent studies have found that people whose friends gave them compliments before completing a task performed better than people who did not receive compliments. "Fishing" for compliments is okay! Your friends and family can help remind you that you deserve the best life has to offer. It's possible that some element of your health is causing you to feel low self-worth. Your doctor can help you make decisions about taking supplements or developing an exercise regimen, or they can refer you to a specialist. You are not the only person who feels as if they deserve nothing. Seek out a support group online or in your local community. Try http://online.supportgroups.com/ http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/find-support-groups Some of the many signs that you may want to seek professional therapy include having emotions that are frequently overwhelming, living through a severe trauma, having frequent stomach or headaches, or other unexplained illnesses, and strained relationships. If the feeling that you deserve nothing persists for a long time, you may be clinically depressed. Depression is different from sadness; it involves long term feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness. Some signs that you might be depressed and should seek counseling include losing interest in things and people you used to enjoy, long term lethargy, a drastic change in appetite and sleep, inability to concentrate, a drastic change in mood (especially increased irritability), an inability to concentrate, long term negative thoughts that won't stop, increased substance abuse, aches and pains that you can't explain, self-loathing, or the feeling that you are completely worthless.
Get support from friends and family. Ask for compliments from people you respect. Talk to your general practitioner. Find a support group. Consider a therapist. Recognize depression.