If you could make yourself into an entirely different person, would you?

[Retro*Derpy 3,186]

Yes, I would. I have so little interests in this world it makes it super hard to be productive. Im also cynical with anxiety which makes for trying to cope with the loneliness even harder. Physically I'm very underweight with back, neck, and ear problems. Through not as bad as others, I'd still enjoy a change.

[Emiko Gale 199]

I would make myself into someone who isn't socially inept, is loved and adored by many and not ignored, and isn't incredibly awkward. Someone who has their crap together, someone who is intelligent and kind.

 

And someone who is engaged and about to be married and someone who is happy and bubbly most of the time.

 

Yeah...I hate myself sometimes.

[ConcorDisparate 385]

Neh, I wouldn't. Oh, sure, there would be lots of reasons for me to do so. But that's not part of the game. Give this opportunity to someone who suffers a lot from life. I will keep fighting for this one until the very end.

[Dreambiscuit 9,933]

Normally I wouldn't think to just hit a switch and take the easy road, because life is about learning as we go. Sometimes learning is a painful process but one meant to ultimately forge a better you. 

However, there are extenuating circumstances where I would make an adjustment or two. If circumstances aren't conducive to fulfilling one's potential, these things should be changed. In my opinion, there is little to be gained from waste. Wasting a human being's potential is a terrible thing. 

Now, on the subject of using this concept as a means of reprogramming criminals into model citizens, I would have to say, with a great deal of difficulty, no. Because this again brings forth my original point that life is meant to teach us. Some people may take a lifetime to figure out their mistakes (behind bars if they're dangerous) but it ultimately has to be about conscious decision and free will. Otherwise we're just machines with programming. It has to be about the mind and soul. 

Edited May 12, 2016 by Dreambiscuit

[4HFan 476]

Yes and no.

 

I would love to get rid of depressed mopey me and just keep my energetic side. BUT....

 

If others could change me without my consent, I would be happy keeping the mopey depressed side of me.

[Ricebug 555]

Without a doubt yes. I am depressed because of what and who I am.So if I could change I think it would be a dream come true.

[Guest]

Even though I do feel like a failure in almost every way, I still probably wouldn't. I'm the person my dearest friend loves me for being, and I was meant to be this way and I have to survive it. 

[Chaton 3,765]

I'd most likely just make myself fit and health, remove the asthma and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and make myself a little less lazy.

Edited May 13, 2016 by Ethan Sawyer

[ponylaces 1,870]

I think it's safe to say that most people would.

 

I would love to have perfect eyesight and be like.. 6 inches taller at least. Also, I hate my voice and I would change it if I had the chance. In terms of my personality, I wish I was more outgoing and extroverted. I'm not THAT shy, but when I am, it's bad. My life would be complete if I could just have more confidence.

[Koukatsu 5,899]

Short version: No, I'd not change myself.
I like who I am. :v

[Attack of the Pwns 894]

Nope, I would never change who I am, it took a long time and a lot of mistakes along the road to the place I'm at today. I may be a slightly overweight, socially awkward white guy with 0 romantic success, but I would never trade that if it meant betraying who I am.

 

Honestly, I find it really sad that so many people here aren't happy with who they are, so I'll leave you with something I'm sure you've heard a million times, and I'm sure a few of you don't believe now, but is undeniably and universally true: You are you for a reason. Every hair on your head (or not on your head) has a purpose, one much greater than you are probably supposing. So, be proud of who you are. You are an artistic masterpiece, one which cannot be replicated.

 

And, not to start a religious debate, but I'll be keeping all of you who are unhappy with yourselves in my prayers. Know that I'm pulling for you, and hope that you can make it to a place where you genuinely love yourself, because YOU deserve it.

[silvadel 1,393]

Changing anything that would make me, not me, would be out of the question.

 

Restoring youthful vigor to my body and mind on the other hand is another story.

 

Losing those pounds that are hard to lose and making them easier to keep off...  That also works.

[Stardust* 3,302]

Nope, I would never change who I am, it took a long time and a lot of mistakes along the road to the place I'm at today. I may be a slightly overweight, socially awkward white guy with 0 romantic success, but I would never trade that if it meant betraying who I am.

 

Honestly, I find it really sad that so many people here aren't happy with who they are, so I'll leave you with something I'm sure you've heard a million times, and I'm sure a few of you don't believe now, but is undeniably and universally true: You are you for a reason. Every hair on your head (or not on your head) has a purpose, one much greater than you are probably supposing. So, be proud of who you are. You are an artistic masterpiece, one which cannot be replicated.

 

And, not to start a religious debate, but I'll be keeping all of you who are unhappy with yourselves in my prayers. Know that I'm pulling for you, and hope that you can make it to a place where you genuinely love yourself, because YOU deserve it.

This made me so incredibly happy to read!

 

If you had asked me this question just a few months ago I would have said yes, 100% yes, every ounce of me I would change. However, today, even with all of the things that society thinks that I need to "fix" I am starting to accept myself and start to love myself again. 

 

Over the past few years I have been through so many trials and I have come out on the other side, everything that I have had to deal with and still deal with today has made me that much of a stronger person because of it. I now know that my mental state might not be "normal" and I have dealt with anxiety for a lot longer than I had realized. I have had very strong feelings of hurting myself and even wrote my letter to my family. But I have found my peace. I couldn't ask for anything better. I have my peace, and I am working so hard at loving myself again. Every day is a struggle, but every day I step outside of that comfort zone. 

 

So for the original question, would you change yourself? No, no I would not. Thanks be to God, I would not change me.

Edited May 16, 2016 by Stardust*

[Emiko Gale 199]

I know changing myself is a bit extreme...But I had...Emphasis on had...A friend who seemed to have everything I ever wanted. Everyone gave her stuff like a car, people smothered her with compliments, she got married at 22.

 

She even got a message on her Facebook wall on a rainy day in the city we lived in being told, "be careful *smiley face*" *sigh*

[Cash In 22,409]

Honestly, no. I've grown marginally as a person and hitting the reset button would undermine everything.

Edited November 6, 2021 by Cash_In

[Midnight Solace 5,132]

I don't think becoming a different person would help me in any way. The world is already such a bad place for me.

[Matraxial Artemi 2,230]

I might change myself entirely but I only change myself when the day of change has come for me

[TBD 17,255]

Everyone can make a change for the better or for the worst. It's depend on the choices you make.

[Phosphor 11,529]

I'm pretty happy with myself. There are some changes I'd like to work on, such as being more sociable. I'm even fine with my appearance. Could lose a few pounds though. 

[Lucky Bolt 35,064]

No way! I am very content with who I am. 

[Early Sunsets 2,107]

I would change so much about myself if I could. Physically, I'd like to not look so polarizingly male, be less tall (around 5' 10" would be good), have more cooperative hair, actually be able to gain weight, and I'd like to lose the stomach problems, too. Mentally, being an extrovert would be nice, I don't care for depression or anxiety, I'd like to actually have energy during the day and be able to fall asleep at night, and it'd probably be easier if I wasn't terrified of bugs, either.

That's just what I can think of off the top of my head.

[EpicEnergy 23,220]

No, because I'm fine with who I am. I'd also not do it because I'd probably end up being worse than I am now.

[applesjck 5,601]

Become an entirely different person? Probably not. I've spent too much time learning to love myself just to scrap all that work and change everything about me. 

[Pastel Heart 6,466]

Becoming an entirely different person means I wouldn't be me anymore.

However, I do wish I could smack my past self and tell her to stop being such a doormat. Maybe if I lived my life over again being myself instead of what other people wanted me to be, I'd be a lot happier

Some health issues I could be better off without too, but I think that goes without saying to anyone having them 

[The Historian 516]

I would, but only in the sense of turning me into a cisgender woman instead of a transgender woman. Other than that, I don't need to change really.