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Originally Posted by Indie'sOK
Is it just me, or does it seem like nobody really takes self-esteem issues seriously? By "nobody", I mean mental health professionals mostly, but even here on the forum it feels like that. Even the title - "Steps to Better Self-Esteem" sounds like it makes light of such a difficult problem. To me, my S-E issues are just as severe as my other mental health problems. My bad self-esteem has created these other issues for me and lies at the root of all the bad stuff - it is not something that can just be worked through by positive affirmations and goal-setting.
I hope this post doesn't sound angry because I don't want to upset anyone. But does anyone agree or know what I mean? Ask if anyone needs me to clarify.
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I agree with your point about self esteem issues not just being helped by positive affirmations and goal settings.
I believe my self esteem issues are deeply ingrained in me but I will try anything to try and change that.
When I'm in that thinking (low self esteem) no amount of positive affirmations or goal settings help. They do help to a tiny degree but I need more than that.
I wish you well and look forward to chatting more with you.