2007-06-02 12:05:40 · 6 answers · asked by Janelly 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Inferiority complex is an outdated term although some psychoanalytic types might still use it and the general public still uses it. These days we tend to talk about increasing self-esteem, a more positive way of viewing this.
If you do not have a mental disorder such as a mood disorder or anxiety disorder, low self-esteem is not a mental disorder by itself. If you have depression or anxiety in addition to lack of self-esteem, I would encourage you to see a psychotherapist and keep an open mind about medication.
If it is only low self-esteem, you can see a psychotherapist but your insurance will not pay because you do not have a medical condition.
Some options: career or life counseling (either a master's level counselor or a psychologist with a doctorate in counseling), Life coaching (look for a psychotherapist who also does coaching, beware others but there are some good people out there), Assertiveness training (usually available at community colleges) and there are lots of self-help books, particularly the workbooks that are very helpful - hit your local bookstore, BN or Amazon. Daily affirmations are also helpful. Best of Luck on your Journey.
2007-06-09 04:10:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Medication does not help inferiority complex. What you are referring to is low self-esteem. You treat that by appreciating what is good about you and working on the things you don't like about yourself.
2007-06-08 14:48:20 · answer #2 · answered by TAT 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
learn something that you can then excel at. When you become real good at something ( eg sewing, cooking, any trade, spelling, gardening), anything you will find that your self-esteem will improve. Musical instruments are good. Even while learning whatever, you will feel an improved outlook.
Why? because you will be proving to yourself that you actually are not inferior.
2007-06-10 06:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well get out there and try new things and find things that you are good at. Everyone is different and you cannot be a failure at everything....so try new classes (languages, dance, art). Remind yourself of what you are good at....oh and get away from people that discourage you....and if you cannot avoid discouraging people learn to laugh at them.
2007-06-02 12:10:36 · answer #4 · answered by mandolinatou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Counseling.
2007-06-02 12:53:03 · answer #5 · answered by Serpentine Fire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get drunk. that will cure it.
2007-06-02 12:17:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋