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I definitely have experienced low self-esteem from being in an abusive relationship. I was making poor decisions, I pushed away all of my family and friends. One day my Mom finally had enough seeing my like that and yelled at me...which was an ultimate blessing because that was my wake-up call. I finally seen what was going on and that I was not in a good place. I left the guy and immediately started counseling. I recently joined 2 Bowling leagues and sing Karaoke quite often. I finally have the self-confidence to go out and at the same time, make good choices and decisions. After my divorce years ago, I had no self-esteem then as well and I was very careless and ended up in short-term relationships with guys that didn't even care. I haven't slept with anyone since my breakup and that shows me that I am a better person now because I feel better about myself and am not settling for just any guy. I hope that everyone on here that has low self-esteem finds their "inner voice" and expresses it!
Has an illness, addiction or other left your self-esteem in the gutter? In the weeks to come, we will be exploring various strategies to help rebuild your self-esteem:
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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