Hearing compliments

[JustJenn 542]

I don't know about you guys, but I am having the hardest time accepting compliments. I notice I don't give eye contact and always jump to how it hasn't been easy and I'm working on it. I can't just accept the compliment. I know I have self esteem things going on. But I've never had the attention on me and them complimenting means they are looking at me lol. I have issues I know! What are some things you guys reply with?

I know I look different I just need some feed back with how to deal with the feedback.

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[worm2872 635]

I am the same way. I literally have force myself to stop, look up and JUST say Thank You! Let me tell you it is hard at first. My first gut reaction is to curl into a ball. You don't change overnight but it does get easier. Just remind yourself of HOW HARD this really is and you deserve the compliment.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I say thank you & keep it going. Depending on the compliment if its rude nasty disrespectful get ready for me to send you to hell.

[mizzlaw 130]

Yes i agree, i quickly say thank you and change the conversation..... I feel so weird .... Hope it gets better.....

[4SFLFDS 59]

I say thank you, I feel great--and then move on

[JustJenn 542]

Need to work on changing the subject!!!

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[michelecaples 224]

Need to work on changing the subject!!!

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I have a hard time unless it is from close family.

[kristy3k 1,133]

I can now after 10 months say thanks and move on with the conversation. Like everything else in this process it takes time!!!!