Do you have low self esteem?

I used to and even though it's a lot better, I feel like a lifetime of having low self esteem results in you always doubting yourself deep down without realizing it and not being in the habit of being self assured.

I guess it will take some time to get used to not thinking so low of me 😐

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SW-User

It will just take a little time. It takes time to adjust to any change in life, even good ones.

And, to answer your question, yes I did struggle with low self esteem as a child and a teenager. It took some time and work before I was able to see myself in a more realistic way.

Jexie · 26-30, F

@SW-User Did you do anything in particular to help you be more confident?

SW-User

@Jexie I did two things. One was to work on the things that I didn't like about myself. The other was to slowly change my patterns of thought. If a negative thought about myself entered my mind, I would dismiss it and remind myself that it's nonsense. I told myself that I'm just as good as anyone else.

Jexie · 26-30, F

@SW-User Damn.. that sounds like effective and solid advice