What's the difference between myself and by myself?

Question

Im learning English, so i would like u to give me a hand in this structure.

Answer 1

If I do something "by myself" I do it on my own with no-one around to help me.
If I do something "myself", I'm the one doing it, and I claim credit for the finished result. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Myself is talking about yourself as a third person and doing something alone on an individual basis. Whereas, by myself is doing something alone as well. But by myself and myself are really the same thing its just the context that you use it in that might change the meaning of the word.

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Answer 3

There is a subtle difference between "myself" and "by myself". If I say, " It costs too much to hire painters. I think I will paint the fence myself", that means that I will personally do the painting, rather than hiring someone.
If I paint the fence "by myself", it means that no one else is around, and nobody else helps.
"By myself " indicates that I am alone and have no assistance.