Do I judge myself too harshly?

[Anonymous]

I truly don't think I do. I'm very judgmental in general (just my personality), and I treat myself no different. I HATE taking picture because no matter the angle, lighting, etc I ALWAYS look terrible. I don't like my appearance and pictures only validate the things I don't like. I've only recently started taking pictures recently because I'm a junior and I want to have pictures with my friends before college. One of the picture is from the other day at school and my friend just sent it to me:

I feel like my eyes look dark, my lips look thin and weird, my eyebrows are thin and uneven and although I thought my hair looked nice at the time, I now realize it looks like absolute crap (just to name a few, I have more). Am I being irrational or do you see where I'm coming from? Ps: I'm aware that I am not pretty, so please ignore that part in the comments...

You're being harsh.

Yeah, you look kinda bad in the picture.

[LittleSally]

You are being harsh on yourself.
But I value people who are their own worst critics - I am too.
Also -you'll feel better once you give yourself a break every once in a while.

[LittleSally]

Thank you. =)

[Cookies_AndMilk]

Why would you think anything about yourself is ugly? You look beautiful, who have you been comparing yourself to?

[Asker]

I personally don't feel like I'm beautiful in the least. I'm average AT BEST. And that's a little too much as well. I'm not one of those people who thinks everyone is beautiful, because it's not true

[Cookies_AndMilk]

Yes it is, because as ugly as you think you are someone thinks you're the most beautiful creature to have even graced us with your presence. I looked at you and thought you were perfect. You have a gorgeous smile, your complexion looks so smooth and endless. It's like a river of melted chocolate. Your hairstyle is cute and fun, it makes you look like a sweet heart and your fashion is on point 100%. Your eyes, nose, brows, and lips suit your face perfectly. Honestly everything about you is beautiful and it's a shame you can't see it. You may not believe a word I said but know I meant it 100%. I hope one day you can see in yourself what I see as well as many many others see in you because you are seriously flawless.

[AngryHorny]

Not just you, I think all women should try to base their career on more than just looks alone. Focus more on your abilities rather than your perceived flaws.

[Mesonfielde]

It's the hairstyle, I'm pretty certain.

[curlydude112]

Yeah the picture is kinda funky. I'm mean, no you're not pretty but I'm sure you're a nice person