do you have low self esteem and if you do.... why?

Question

i do :( because of my bad skin

Answer 1

yes i do because of my wonky teeth and small boobs but then theres so many things people envy me for like my size 8 figure and lovely thick straight hair so you just need to concentrate on your good points instead

Answer 2

I think my low self esteem stems from the sexual abuse I suffered as a child. It left me thinking 'why me' and I've never been able to shake off the feeling that I did something to deserve it. After the abuse, I managed to convince myself that if I'd have been prettier, smarter or better behaved, maybe it wouldn't have happened. I can see that logically thats a silly thing to think, but its hard to chance something you've felt for so long.

I'm currently reading through the information on self esteem at Support line and hoping that if I work hard enough, I'll start to like myself. The info can be found here if you are interested:
http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/selfesteem.php

I can understand how you feel about your bad skin, when you suffer with something like acne people always assume that telling you that you'll grow out of it will make you feel better! Hope you can find a treatment that works for you soon.

Answer 3

I don't have low self esteem and the reason why is because I never listen to what other people options of me are I form my own and the world can chose to except me or not and either way I love me and you need to be the biggest supporter of you we all have flaws and that is what makes us who we are later on in life your going to understand that and bad skin is going to be a thing of the pass

Answer 4

Everyone has things they can worry about, but that shouldn't change the way you feel about yourself. I'm sure you are a good person.
I always think that if I was any good, I wouldn't be single, a woman might want to be with me. I understand though, that I am a great guy and until they open their eyes, they are missing a great boyfriend, who can be a husband and life mate. Their loss until then.
Your bad skin will clear up. I had to deal with that too. Go to a dermatologist and take care of yourself.

Answer 5

Hi,
I do because of many reasons, which i am seeing a counsellor for, I have an eating disorder and have suffered with depression too..probably as a result of my low self esteem, (which stems from other issues)rather than a cause of it.
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Answer 6

I do because of my weight.
Its never bothered before but this past year its really gotten to me. Im starting Slimming World next week - I`m determined I wont be unhappy forever! I only want to lose about 3 stone, so I`m a size 14-16, thats would be perfect!

Answer 7

yes totally. when i was a child i was overshadowed by my older more confident sister. then as i got older just found it hard to believe in myself.

i met a man in 2000 who made me feel the most gorgeous person on earth,( i am overweight) then over the years he has gradually eroded that away by calling me fat and telling me i havent got a decent sh*g in me, the worst things you could say to someone basically.

so now my confidence is at an all time low. he says he doesnt mean it and he loves me-how do you believe that? hes hurt me so badly and deeply i will never feel the same for him. and its a shame cos i adored that man.

Answer 8

You really wanna get people started on this, what a depressing question. Constant criticism from parents, bad exams grades, bad skin. I've got more.
You get to the point when you don't even believe people when they say nice things to you. You just think 'oh your just saying that'.

Answer 9

I used to, because I used to worry about what other people thought of me now I've realised that it's those people who need to take a reality check, and realise that they're not perfect (just like me!) I don't need fake peopkle like that in my life!

Answer 10

I really don't know why.Probably because my expectancies are too high.I'd like to be more beautiful,intelligent,stronger,etc.etc.It's like a search of perfection which doesn't exist in anybody.