Has anyone experienced the feeling that you can't stand yourself, hating yourself so much that you don't even bother to live a healthy lifestyle or even practice proper hygiene because you don't feel worth the effort? That's where I'm at, and it comes and goes in waves. I would rather not get into details, but I just can't stand myself, even the way I talk or act irritates me. I lost weight a couple years ago - 60 pounds, and then gained it all back plus some, and I'm hating myself even more for that. BELIEVE me though, that is certainly not the only concern, I'd just like to keep things somewhat confidential.

Has anyone gone through a long-lasting period of loathing themselves? How did you go about climbing out of this rut and learn to tolerate yourself?