Low Self-esteem
Self-esteem describes how we see ourselves as individuals, including confidence, self-respect, and what we value or believe about ourselves. Improving self-esteem can be difficult, as it is not always easy for people to recognise when they do not value themselves.
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Low self-esteem may present as:​
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Saying negative things and being critical about yourself.
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Joking about yourself in a negative way.
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Focusing on your negatives and ignoring your achievements.
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Blaming yourself when things go wrong.
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Feeling inadequate, for example thinking other people are better than you.
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Feeling unworthy, for example thinking you don't deserve to have fun.
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Low self-esteem is not a mental health problem in itself but can sometimes be a sign of a mental health problem if it is ongoing for some time.
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Low self-esteem can occur for a number of reasons, including:
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Feeling stressed or overwhelmed with tasks or responsibilities,
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Experiencing a break-up or separation
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Experiencing bullying, abuse, or discrimination
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Having physical or mental health problems
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Having concerns about appearance or body image
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Problems with money or housing.
For help with Low Self-Esteem:
Therapy