I had somewhat of an abnormal childhood during which I avoided social situations. As a result I developed maladaptive social habits. These habits lingered into adulthood. I also had a posture problem which I tried to correct in a way that caused people to think I was strange. I would kind of try to straighten myself out by changing my head angle which appeared like I was glaring at others. Now I have the posture thing straightened out (no pun intended). However, when people see me they start to treat me differently because they see I am self-conscious about the issue. They start to watch me like a hawk and now when someone is around me they won't let me include them in my vision even though they would probably let someone else in the same situation do so. The result is frustration and an inferior existence. Would improving my self-esteem allow me to become less self-conscious over the issue and stop sending out signals that I am different should be treated that way?