Low self-esteem
Are you suffering from low self esteem? Self-esteem is the value you place on yourself and the opinions you hold internally about who you are as a person. A high-level self-esteem means that you’re able to handle any situation in life with poise, grace and even joy! However, low self-esteem can lead you into depression because you don’t believe anything good can ever happen, due to a lack of belief in yourself.
Highly developed people have a positive view on themselves and their lives, which enables them to handle any situation in life easily. On the other hand, individuals suffering with an unhealthy or poorly developed sense of self-worth will often find it difficult when faced by adversity because they do not know how others might react toward what’s happening; this can lead such people into depression or worse still, potential suicide over time if left unchecked and untreated.
It is important to understand the difference between confidence and self-esteem. Confidence relates more specifically towards your ability in a particular area of life, while low levels can still affect your overall feeling about who you are.
Self-esteem on the other hand refers generally as being happy with who you are regardless of your circumstances or surroundings – this will always lead someone into having high standards.
What are the symptoms of low self-esteem?
Symptoms of low self-esteem may include the following;
- Feeling of sadness, anxiousness, anger, depression, and worthlessness
- Constantly ignoring your achievements and focusing only on negative experiences
- Becoming critical about yourself
- Being always negative about yourself
- Considering others as better than you in all aspects
- Constantly blaming yourself when anything goes wrong
- Shying away from competitive activities
The above is not an exhaustive list. Anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms in general need a psychotherapeutic solution.
What causes low self-esteem?
In childhood, you are often bombarded with messages that shape how confident or insecure you will feel once you grow up to become an adult. The environment and people around you also affect your mindset especially in schools and at home; with negative comments sending silent shivers down your spine into adulthood.
Have you ever had an experience where your self-esteem is instantly lowered? Stress and difficult life events can have a negative effect on you. We all know someone at least, who thinks negatively constantly.
Some personality traits make it hard for people to feel successful and reach their goals, so they scale back without even realising how much low self-esteem impacts everything from schoolwork/ grades (lowered), social interactions with others (unfriendly,) to romantic relationships.
What are the consequences for failing to treat low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem can lead to a variety of different mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety especially when prolonged and unattended. It can also cause you to binge-eat if you are a foodie or drink too much alcohol on occasions. Substance abuse can follow if left unchecked.
Self-esteem issues not only influence how you feel about and treat yourself, but it can also play a role in your ability to go after the things that make life worth living. When you have low self-esteem, your motivation decreases and developing healthy relationships becomes more difficult because of fear from being rejected or judged by others.
A person with good quality emotions has an upbeat mood, regardless of what is happening around them. The very core of who you are is on a spectrum.
You have strong points in every area, and they all need to be celebrated, not just because it makes up your total package but also as an exercise for self-awareness that can help guide other aspects like relationships or career choices more effectively down their own paths.
Where to find help for low self-esteem?
Fadi’s counselling provides a range of psychological therapies, a safe space for people like you who may be struggling with mental health issues.
They have more than enough experience and are certified by various bodies so they can offer therapy to clients like you in need of help, without the need for any doctor referrals.
Whether it-be early onset or more severe forms of low self-esteem like anxiety disorder, depression; Fadi’s counselling will provide the right space where necessary while ensuring your privacy is respected and intact throughout your therapy sessions