Hi! So unfortunately, I have pretty low self-esteem and social anxiety. Not sure how I got it, but essentially I think that I'm really awkward and ugly/unattractive.

Because I believe these things, I've been alone for years now without any friends or a girlfriend. I can't even get myself to talk to anyone because of these beliefs.

That's the weird thing. Nobody has ever called me ugly or awkward, but I feel like it, and I think because I've been alone, I assume other people think these things about me and that's why I don't have any relationships. But yesterday I realized it was because I never put myself in a position to meet anyone in the first place.

So what do I have to do to stop thinking this way so that I can actually talk to people and form relationships in my life? It seems like the longer I'm alone, the worse my self-esteem gets.

I'd really appreciate some help here. Thank you!