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Topic: Rebuilding Your Self-Esteem (continued)


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Yes I have and I wish they would just shut up and go away..
 
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My inner voice really enjoys taunting me.. seemingly.
 
If I get a call from my friend and she leaves a message that says "call me" with no other details, the first thing that pops up: She's going to tell me to bug off. She hates being my friend and can't take me anymore.
Lately I've been forcing myself to add another inner voice of my own.. "OR she's going to tell me how much she appreciates my friendship and that I make her laugh at my awkward and inappropriate jokes"
"OR she wants to know what the name of the shop where I got discount on ink cartridges" (some or other arb request). 
 
It doesn't always work. And when it does work I don't feel a sense of euphoria..  I just don't have that intense panicked feeling that I've done or said something wrong. 
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Oh yes... 
 
 Why is the negative, condemning voice so much louder than the positive, nurturing one?
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Your Inner Voice

We all have one. A voice that although we cannot hear is constantly repeating messages that will either be reassuring if we have a good level of self-esteem, if we have a low self-esteem, the voice is a harsher critic. This voice also has a tendency to incessantly belittle accomplishments.

The Consequences of Low Self-Esteem

The consequences of low self-esteem can include: anxiety, stress, loneliness, increased risk for depression, problems with friendships & relationships, impaired academic & job performance, underachievement and increased risk for substance abuse.

Does your inner voice influence your behavior? Have you already experienced some of the consequences listed above because of your low self-esteem?
 
 

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