is low self esstem fixable?

Question

my dad and me were arguing if someone's low self esstem is fixable.but I say it's only fixable if you change whats you think is wrong with yourself.

Answer 1

A low self-esteem is not caused by whatever is wrong with yourself. It is caused by your belief of your self-worth or your ability to have an effect on your world. If you have a low self-esteem, it is going to be very difficult to change whatever traits about yourself you have labelled "bad". And since NOBODY is perfect, even if you change whatever trait you are blaming for your low self-esteem, there will be others that you could blame the low self-esteem on.

The answer- You can fix self-esteem. And it may help to make changes in your self or your life, but what really needs to change is the beliefs you have about yourself.

Answer 2

It's a good start but even if you can't change those things that you think are wrong with you, then you must learn to accept them for what they are and what you are. In most cases low self esteam is just not accepting your self and not that there is something really wrong with you. Some people feel that they are not worthy or not good enough, but this is only their own feelings, not fact.
Low estem comes from within and often will take a mental professional help to make a person realize it.

Answer 3

One theory on the subject went like this: All of your needs are arranged in a 5 level pyramid. You have to meet all of the needs of the lowest level to move up to the next one. This lowest level are basic requirements like oxygen, water, food, sleep. If these basics are met you can focus on the next level, which consists of the need for safety and security. This would mean security of finances and the feeling of relative safety from harm. This level is the one that governments hold as the most important. If this is met the third level you would focus on would be love and belonging. This consists of the need to be accepted through friendships, family and intimacy. I also think a knowledge of the Love of God is important for true advancement up the pyramid. If you really feel accepted and loved you may move up to the next level, which is that of esteem. Esteem can be a lower type, mainly glory and respect from others. But the higher type of esteem is the one to be desired. It is independent of others' input and consists of confidence, competence, and achievement. This is the true type of self esteem that is so desirable, but one that very few people truly have. When these lower 4 levels are met you can achieve self-actualization, which is when you are able to be the best you can be with your specific qualities.

So the point is that if you can find the deficiency in an individual and correct it, you can help increase their liklihood of achieving true self esteem. So, to make a long story short, self esteem is fixable.

Answer 4

The Homeopathic remedy AURUM MET 30 is a specific remedy for low esteem in anyone, and it cures without any side effects or complications, to be taken thrice a day half hour before meals or in 200 potency just once a day .
Take Care and God Bless.

Answer 5

Someone's low self esteem is a fixable condition, but it depends on the person who's self esteem is low, you are right about that.

Answer 6

I agree with both. In my experience im more on your side, but ive seen people who just changed how they think of themselves and accepted the way they were and that helped them fix their self esstem problems.

Answer 7

I don't know how low your self-esteem is but if it's very low I'd try to associate with people who don't put you down and give you good support..do things that are beneficial to others other than yourself, you'll be rewarded emotionally and build more self-esteem. Along with that you might check out a counselor who will help you even more.

Answer 8

it is fixable. it is all about having confidence and losing some anixety. it all starts with the way you speak. people with high self esteem do not admit their fears, they probably workout, don't regret a thing and are comfortable and confident in their decisions.
People with low self esteem need to find other ways to be confident in themselves and stop focusing on the negative.

Answer 9

Many people have low self esteem and are in denial or don't realize it because they are on a ego trip that just won't quit.. Once a person learns about it and can recognize the symptoms within themselves it's their choice to change or not to change.

Answer 10

yes it is fixable and no you dont' have to change anything about yourself. you just have to realize that no one can make you feel inferior unless you allow them to. oh and you can play the marcia brady game. that's where you pick someone gorgeous and find one thing wrong with her. tehn you'll feel better too cause you'll know not everyone or anyone actually is physcially perfect.