i have got low self esteem also. same reasons emotional abuse and verbal abuse from a young age and neglect. i am in constant emotional pain. i want to tell you that you are valuable as a person. you have shared your heart on here and that gives me and others permission and courage to be open and genuine too, thanks dr john . i believe there is hope for a better future for all of us if we keep going and dont give up.
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Originally Posted by vacantangel
I for one, am glad to see this new forum. Thanks Doc John for providing this new forum for us.
I basically have NO self-esteem. It has been squashed and trampled on since early childhood, creating in me extremely negative thinking. In fact, I have so much self-hatred that I fail to see why others could possibly like me. I need constant reassurance, very tiring on those in my life. Is there hope for someone who is in my position? I think if I could improve my self-esteem, maybe some of my other issues in life might just fall into place and not become real issues to begin with. Opinions?  |