"I'm inadequate", "I need help! I', no good! I'm inadequate!" or "I'm afraid, I simply feel inadequate" can anyone help me understand the subtelty's of this usage? In context? thanks...
2006-11-27 11:34:23 · 4 answers · asked by robert r 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
It means that you are " not good enough" to do what you need or want to do, and that you feel held back by it.
2006-11-27 11:45:47 · answer #1 · answered by CandyCain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a negative belief that you feel instrinsically, in your very nature, inferior to others and not good enough and that you need to fix all these things about yourself. Of course, any psychologist worth their salt will tell you this is BULLSHIT and you are perfect just the way you are, and the belief is a complete LIE.
Nobody, nobody at all...I don't care what you do is inherently 'evil' such a thought is so draining I wouldn't wish it on anybody. Yes, even Hitler.
Of course the mental health community would be out of business if everybody felt fabulous sooo....I think a lot of times they'll create problems to try and make you feel worse. I've had that happen to me so many times, being a mental health customer for many years now. The very good ones want to help you, or be your friend even after you're no longer their patient but they do NOT want to keep you there!!!
2006-11-27 19:52:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may mean that person feels that s/he does not fit the mould of what s/he sees as how an ideal person should be in a given role.
For example, a new mother suffering from Postpartem Depression may say that she feels inadequate as a mother. She may not feel that she can give her newly-born child the care, love, etc. that she sees other mothers giving their children.
If you see the word used independently from a role, then the person may be referring to himself or herself as a person.
2006-11-27 19:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by EruditeGuy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not capeable, not worthy
2006-11-27 19:37:25 · answer #4 · answered by tomarescobar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋