have you ever felt like you were insufficient for no apparent reason at all?

Answer 1

Felt insufficient- yes. No apparent reason- not at all. I have a good reason to feel that way. I was raised for 18 years to believe that I wasn't good enough for anything regardless of what attempts I made. And then out of habit, I sought out people as a young adult that would continue this training of believing myself to be worthless. It takes a long time to get over experiences that are that deeply imbedded. It also takes a long time to figure out how to remove negative people from your life that society says are supposed to be there regardless of their offenses. So I can't say I have no reason, but I can say its a lot of work to change that feeling. And I am making slow progress, but at least its progress.

Answer 2

Maybe the people around you are not giving you the support, recognition, appreciation, or affection that you need and deserve. You should always make sure to surround yourself with people who make you feel good about life and about yourself. Take a look at the people you have put in your life. Are they doing this or are they contributing to the problem. Do not ignore your boyfriend/ girlfriend/ mom/ best friend. Figure out whom these people are. Give yourself distance from them or a really big talk. You have to let yourself come first in things like this. Otherwise, are you comparing yourself to those around you too much? Maybe she has much more money than you and he is much more attractive, and she is passing the toughest classes without even studying. But you have to be honest with yourself. Everyone has high points as well as deficits. You are probably not acknowledging what you are good at. Whether they seem relevant or not, these are the important things about you that make you a great person for so many other people. ( A great friend, a great daughter, etc. ) You should not rely on other people to show yo these things, but if you are in a little bit of doubt right now, there is no shame in asking them to remind you and induldge in pride for a little while. Finally, maybe you feel insuffiecient because you are not meeting your own standards. Are you bothered by the fact that you are not doing as well or as much as you should be doing? If you have worked hard for a long time and are pulling back in exhaustion, feel free to take a break without the guilt. But if you want to do better and are feeling bad about it, it is because you know that you are not trying as hard as you could or not devoting yourself to it. Are you afraid that you won't be able to? As much as you can, don't let that stop you. Good luck and feel better!

Answer 3

Sometimes, I think it is the way people respond to me. It happens more with specific people, like when someone talks down to me. When someone talks down to me it kind of stirs that insufficient feeling. Then I get mad after the fact and think of all these great things I should have said to them, but it's too late.

Answer 4

Sure this normal for all of us. Our confidence wanes and waxes all the time. Just like a slow moving roller coaster. Not to worry.
However, If you are down more than up and it really upsets you, I suggest you talk to a professional therapist and try to find out why. Otherwise go have some fun!

Answer 5

Yeah, and then I comprehend Im listening to the incorrect variety of song. If i'm listening to The Used or perhaps a undeniable Beatles song, i gets unhappy. So I placed on some Christian song; it continuously enables. :)

Answer 6

Everyday.

Answer 7

Yeah, like to just sit at home on those days.

Answer 8

I've fought the feeling of not being good enough my entire life.

Answer 9

Yes, but I grew out of it last year.

Answer 10

No, I always have good reasons for feeling insignificant.