Do you have an inferiority complex?

Do you believe that to be true?

@TheGirlFromJupiter: I've never paid attention to it. They might die before me

An inferiority complex is a lack of self-worth, a doubt and uncertainty, and feelings of not measuring up to standards. It is often subconscious, and is thought to drive afflicted individuals to overcompensate, resulting either in spectacular achievement or extreme asocial behavior. In modern literature, the preferred terminology is "lack of covert self-esteem".[1] For many, it is developed through a combination of genetic personality characteristics and personal experiences.

then probably yes

An inferiority complex is a lack of self-worth, a doubt and uncertainty, and feelings of not measuring up to standards. It is often subconscious, and is thought to drive afflicted individuals to overcompensate, resulting either in spectacular achievement or extreme asocial behavior. In modern literature, the preferred terminology is "lack of covert self-esteem".[1] For many, it is developed through a combination of genetic personality characteristics and personal experiences.



The term came up in a book I'm reading and I personally found the concept to be interesting. I realised that I had been overcompensating in some areas of my life out of a feeling of inferiority rooted in some childhood events.I was curious to see if anyone else can identify with the experience.