LOW SELF ESTEEM SYMPTOMS

[1darkangel]

Symptoms and Consequences of

Low Self-Esteem

Cognitive

•Faulty Self Image (The inaccurate view of oneself as inadequate, unlovable, unworthy, and/or incompetent)

•Inability to Discern Who and When to Trust

•Irrational and Distorted Self-Statements (Carries on an inner dialog in which he makes untrue/unproven negative statements to himself)

•Lacking Self Confidence

Mind Reading and Projection (Thinks and believes that others view her in the same negative ways that she views herself)

•Obsessive Compulsive and Addictive Behaviours

•Overly Critical of Self and Others

Reactionary (Overreacts to situations)

•Rigidity

•Self-Focused

•Storytelling

•Unreasonable Expectations

Emotional

•Depression

•Discouragement

•Fear and Anxiety (of making a mistake, being rejected, looking foolish or inadequate)

•Hypersensitivity

•Mixed Emotions

•Shutdown Emotionally

•Self-Esteem Attacks (Similar but different from panic attacks)

(Appearance of) Shyness

[Hidden]

Hi darkangel, wow this has hit a nerve, this is me! I've always had a lack of self esteem but never realised this is why I do these things! I've always thought I was controlling but this brings a new approach to the subject thank you for posting. I hope you feel a little better today.

Warmest wishes

Eva x

[1darkangel in reply to Hidden]

Yes I do feel a little better today as I am now understanding a lot more about how self esteem effects our thoughts and mood which also effects our behaviours; shouting, swearing and even crying. Glad I helped in some way. darkangel xx

[Hidden]

That's me! X

[1darkangel in reply to Hidden]

You could maybe mention it to your CPN.

[Hidden in reply to 1darkangel]

I think I might do ! Xxx

[anne1964]

Yup me as well..........Intriguing............

thanks for sharing xx

[1darkangel in reply to anne1964]

xx