I have a low self confidence. How can I fix it?

Question

I think I'm ugly. I don't want to tell myself everyday that I'm pretty or anything because I feel I'm lying to myself. I really want to know how to get over this. I feel like it's holding me back. I'm shy, I don't speak my mind because I feel that my opinion won't matter, I hate everything about my appearance and when I have to go in front of my class I dread it and so I talk really low and fast to get it over with and hurry to my seat, I hate all eyes being on me, I get embarassed if I get called out in front of people and my cheeks turn red, I hate my name too.. I mean I hate everything about myself, I wish I was a totally different person. How can I just get over this and accept myself for who I am? is this really bad? Please I want serious answers

Answer 1

Maybe you need to see yourself through the eyes of Someone that loves you. Check your email.

Answer 2

Make a list of what you dislike about yourself..and try to work on them one-by one, one day at a time.  Eg .If you are over-weight..try exercise and eating right until you begin to obtain your goals.  

  I was in a similar boat in middle+high school...the first step is to realize that nothing will change unless you allow it to, and nobody is holding you back but yourself.

Change won't be instant. Don't take it on all at once.