How do you recover your self esteem and body image?

One day at a time.

An exercise that helped me immensely:

Take a piece of paper, or type it ... with the Words: I DESERVE TO BE HAPPY

Make several copies, in fact.

Place these on each mirror in your home.

Everyday, as many times as you look in the mirror, say those Words (preferably out loud) to yourself, while looking into your own eyes.

Believe it.

And add these wonderful mantra's to your mind talk (the things you say to yourself when you're thinking):

I deserve to be happy.

God [the Universe] doesn't make mistakes.

I am intelligent, strong and great exactly as I am.

If someone doesn't like me, it is their loss.

I am a great friend!

I am a great person.

I was younger yesterday, I did the best I knew how!

There are also wonderful books, even on CD, to read or listen to:

One of my favorites:

"Ask And It Is Given" by Jerry & Esther Hicks

http://www.Abraham-Hicks.com

Also, guided meditation CDs that have changed my life:

Flowdreaming

http://www.flowdreaming.com