I've had low self esteem my entire life. I've never learned how to feel good about myself on my own, it's like I constantly need someone affirming that I'm nice/ok/smart etc. It really bothers me, because it seems like people pick up on the fact that I have low self esteem right away and treat me accordingly. I don't have many friends...I've heard people say I'm difficult to approach but I don't even realize it at the time, so I don't know how to change it. What can I do?
2007-03-04 03:10:50 · 6 answers · asked by Stephanie M 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It is usually young people, particularly girls, that have low self esteem.
That feeling is perfectly normal. It is your body's mechanism to alert yourself...that you can do and be better.
You have to be very careful not to let that feeling get you down. Stay far away from drugs and other activities that worsen the situation.
Try these things and make a note on a calendar when you start to see the brighter side of you.
Stay clean: Nice fingernails, hair, and teeth.
Practice smiling.
Toss old shoes and junky clothes. Stay neat everyday.
Don't envy or be jealous of anyone.
You are your best friend. Reinforce that everyday.
If you don't have a "Teddy Bear:, get one and hug it each night.
Soon you will see a different you.
Take care, Bob
2007-03-04 03:35:24 · answer #1 · answered by bob P11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG...you just proved that I'm not the only one with this issue! *to self* see! I told you!
You can deal with this by writing down your talents and things that you excel at such as maybe drawing, writing, sports and tell yourself that I AM CONFIDENT!
and on another piece of paper write down things that you're not good at like self-esteem, friends, approaching people, perhaps making new friends?, and need to be affirmed and tell yourself THIS IS KEEPING ME FROM MY FULLEST POTENTIAL OF SELF ESTEEM! and rip it apart! Think of the other list, and forget this one.
=]
2007-03-04 12:13:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm getting self help e book and that i practice myself in the front of the reflect. believe me I easily have my demanding time with others because, i'm scare conversing to people. often times I hate myself and performance no wish about my self-worth. Now i respect myself because, I artwork very demanding and that i overcame my disability. i visit suggestion you and your friends do no longer provide up and save attempting day in and day vacation. something is achieveable in my vocabulary and also you all will triumph over your self esteem at no time. believe me.
2016-11-27 20:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by mordehay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, this is just a starter, but as you're going to bed each night, think of three things that have happened that day that have made you feel good about yourself. Its hard to begin with, but it gets easier.
2007-03-04 03:33:06 · answer #4 · answered by wonderer152 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to learn to love yourself before you can stop this trend, smile, friendliness, tell yourself you are a worthy person, and if you stop thinking so much of yourself and focus on others you will become the person you want to be.
2007-03-04 03:20:05 · answer #5 · answered by fluffyflo_1999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to stand out in the crowd.
i used to be like u...
i just tried to talk to more ppl. but that did not work...
so i decided to stand out more by being the smartest in my class...
that seemed to work A LOT!
many ppl began talking to me (not just for hw questions)
now here i am in HS.
thought i wasnt going to meet anyone new...
but since im a shy person, no1 really notices me..
soo if i see someone who looks and seems like a nice person i just say high and gradually work myself up to actually talking to them and
b4 u know it, in every hallway i pass i most likely find some1 that even waves to me!
2007-03-04 04:17:36 · answer #6 · answered by TheApocalypticOrgasm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋