How many people have dealt with extreme low confidence at one point of their lives?

Question

I'm going through it for the millionth time. Except this time it has taken a toll on my grades. Tell me your story. How did you get out of it?

This problem has disrupted my relationship with others and has drained me. I have no energy.

Answer 1

I realized what caused my low self-confidence, and that I was held up to other people who were very talented.

I decided to row my own boat, as it were, and others can be damned.

Answer 2

Lots of times. Middle school was the worst and maybe grades 9 and 10. Then there was a period of time when I first got married. Then I realized that because I thought people thought I was an idiot did not mean that I was an idiot! I learned to take things one day at a time and not to speculate on the future or worry about things I couldn't change. Certain times of the month for a woman are also worse than other times. I still am not always as self confident as I want to be but I am now able to realize that I am a good person and worth something. One day at a time! That is what helps!

Answer 3

I have dealt with depression my whole life. I take anti-depressants and go to counseling, I know this does not work for everyone but it helps me. It will get better trust me. Three weeks ago my brother shot and killed my sister's little dog and when we reported it to the police my mom kicked us out of the house. So we and all 4 of our pets have been homeless for 3 weeks. But this weekend we found a place that we can afford and that allows pets! So it will get better sometimes it just takes a little time. I also pray. I don't know if you are religious or not but I believe my prayers have been answered you may want to try it. Good luck.

Answer 4

have you gone to a councilor or a psychologist?
back in HS I was so depressed and I would grow anxious and try to figure out how to get out of my life!! (you know suicide) I always ended up getting caught... one time mom broke into my room and found me hanging in the closet. she freaked out and almost had a heart attack.. I vowed never to try that again because I knew the impact it had on her had to mean that she really LOVED me and this was something I had questioned because I felt I was useless!!

I went to a psychologist who diagnosed me with Chronic Depression .. meaning I will always have it and I can only repress it at times with meds

I am 24 now and I am happily married but sometimes it sneaks up on me and I freak out on my husband or I get so sad and cry for no reason...

I'm trying really hard to stop the meds and I distract myself by writing or working on a craft (like mosaic or painting) when I am finished I feel a sense of accomplishment and then I go back to being happy~

Go talk to someone~ and Do it as soon as possible especially if you are suicidal...

Answer 5

I had so little confidence that I hid inside a 354lb body. The truth is I became confident by faking it until I was. In learning to truly be confident I lost most of those 300 plus pounds.

Answer 6

I have struggled with self esteem issues most of my life. I have accepted that for me it is an ongoing battle. I simply try to accept that I, like everyone else have limits. I do the best I can with what I have and I keep reminding myself that there are many people who love me and they must have a reason for it, and finally just getting older has taught me that I have worth, I am important to people around me and that tells me I am special.

Answer 7

I used to have a HUGE problem with it but I guess you just have to fake it till you make it. I kept pretending to think I was sexy and then people thought I was confident so they would be attracted to me. Now I am slowly gaining confidence back in all aspects of my life.

Answer 8

Your entire life will be full of what I call "peaks and valleys". Get used to them cause they will always be. Look at it this way, it helps build character and makes you stronger as an individual. Good Luck!

Answer 9

in 6th grade, this mean girl called everything from a$$hole to beotch. (sorry for the language) i had the lowest self esteem because no one else helped me. i came out of it, after 6 months, by pranking her. i had posted her diary on my blog. (yeah, i had a blog when i was in 6th grade). she got mad at me, but i was stronger now.

Answer 10

I spent 56 years of my life with it.

I spent alot of time thinking, walking, talking with friends and counselor, and made a breakthrough.
Hope it happens for you.
It was alot of work, but it was worth every minute of it.