Buddha has said, “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” But, as thinking individuals, do we really respect and love ourselves?
Low self esteem and constant comparison with others are a deadly cocktail we brew in our minds, leading us to be unduly harsh on ourselves. When was the last time you actually patted yourself on your back for something? Poor self esteem comes from that little voice in your head that says, “I am not good enough”.
Needless to say, this talk is very damaging to our sense of worth, and can lead to several social and psychological problems. Low self esteem leads to maximum cases of self-harm and suicide amongst youngsters. And the sad part is that most of the time it goes undiagnosed, or is swept under the carpet as “inferiority complex”.
Fallouts of Low Self Esteem
Low self esteem translates into behavioural issues, troubled personal life, marital discord, and failure or dissatisfaction in the professional arena.
Therapy with a certified holistic health counsellor helps you to consciously learn to love yourself and live a better life.
If left untreated, low self image can result in any of the following:
- Deliberate neglect of health and wellness. Most of the time it translates into negative body image – you hate the way you look. You postpone self-care as you feel you are not worth it.
- You fear other people’s judgement and avoid mixing openly with others. There is a tendency to hold back your true feelings because you fear people will not like you.
- Relationship problems. Parental, marital, sibling relationships suffer because you have poor self image, and feel snubbed/ignored or inferior to others.
- Depression, stress and anxiety. Mental health issues prey on insecurity, and poor self image perpetuates endless negativity. It can be the first step in hurling towards depression or anxiety.
- Self harm. You look for opportunities to punish/hurt yourself.
All is not lost, however. Schedule a session with an experienced counsellor in a free online therapy for depression and anxiety. Take charge of your own well-being.
Counselling for Low Self Esteem
An unbiased, non-judgemental approach by someone experienced in dealing with mental health issues helps. What’s more, you needn’t leave your den for seeking consultation. Free online consultation for depression is available, and you can vent your troubles in a safe, confidential manner.
You gain these ways:
- Challenge your thoughts and beliefs. This helps evaluate and monitor your negative beliefs, anxiety and doubt. You can journal your thoughts to keep a tab on them.
- Learn to recognize the “Imposter Syndrome”. You will understand how much your poor self image is a result of false assumptions. This enables you to rid yourself of the feeling of unworthiness and guilt.
- Avoid the triggers and negative loops of behaviour. You approach situations impassively, keeping your emotions aside.
- Learn to experience gratitude. You begin to be thankful for your life and enjoy your successes. Holistic marriage counselling benefits your relationships too.
- Avail of counselling whenever you want. Free online depression chat counselling gives you the freedom to access help at your convenience.
“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” said Sir Edmund Hillary. Do not let the monsters of low self esteem prey on your mind. Get help now!