The problem is, even though I'm whipping and abusing myself like this every single day, nothing's happening. My body keeps hurting, my chest feels tight, and I can't sleep properly. It's because I keep thinking about the past. In particular, the things that person said to me back then keep replaying in my head, constantly reminding me of how pathetic I am. Perhaps the reason I'm so desperately trying to be perfect now is because I want to wash away that humiliation, to show the world, "I'm different now."