Help with low self esteem issues

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31-03-14, 12:18 AM
amaeru

Help with low self esteem issues

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Many of us struggle with issues relating to our self esteem. These can really come to the fore when we are depressed. We start to believe our inner bully who whispers negative thoughts about us to ourselves, even as others try to assure us that these negative thoughts are untrue.

In this thread I'd like to collect some resources for coping with that horrid inner bully. So that if it come around here we can all be prepared to give it the (mooning)(ninja) it deserves

To begin with I'd like to share this link to the MIND website's self esteem pages......

http://www.mind.org.uk/information-s...s/self-esteem/

If anyone has anything they would like to add or share please feel free to do so
31-03-14, 12:20 AM
amaeru

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31-03-14, 12:25 AM
amaeru

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31-03-14, 12:28 AM
amaeru

This self help program is CBT based and I have found it very helpful

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/reso...cfm?Info_ID=47
31-03-14, 12:31 AM
Nita

I really like the parrot thing Am. I struggle with self esteem and that voice going on so anything to help is good for me. Thank you!!!
31-03-14, 08:24 AM
Suzi

Thanks Am for taking the time to put together this thread.
31-03-14, 10:35 AM
amaeru

These are a couple of great threads here on dwd.....

I really love this one that Zeppelin posted last week (y)
http://www.dealingwithdepression.co....ng-to-Yourself

And this one by Nita......
http://www.dealingwithdepression.co....sitive-FOR-YOU!
31-03-14, 10:57 AM
purplefan

The parrot was excellent. If you don't mind i am going to print that off and share it with the CBT group on Thursday.
31-03-14, 11:13 AM
amaeru

Course you can PF. (nod)
31-03-14, 03:44 PM
Emms 123

Great idea and very well put together.
31-03-14, 06:46 PM
rose

Thanks for this thread Amaeru. My internal bully is a real persistent character! I'll look through some of the suggestions....
31-03-14, 10:02 PM
Catkin

I love that parrot thing. Will use that regularly if that's ok x
31-03-14, 10:10 PM
amaeru

(nod)(nod)
31-03-14, 10:14 PM
Mira

Low self esteem is one of my worst problems. It makes me do some crazy things.

Thanks for this thread. I will return here often.
31-03-14, 10:23 PM
amaeru

Hope it helps (nod)
01-04-14, 11:32 PM
Miss Molly

Very helpful Am, thank you :)
02-04-14, 08:18 PM
amaeru

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13-01-16, 06:36 PM
Mr_t_

Thanks for the useful info!
14-11-16, 04:39 PM
sjc30612

Low self esteem is stopping me from doing a lot! horrible feeling which leaves you feeling totally useless at times which just continues the cycle....
14-11-16, 08:13 PM
Suzi

(bear) Can you be referred for counselling to help?
16-01-18, 06:22 PM
TiffanyyO

:( Its such a hard thing to deal with.
I hope for the best for you.

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Originally Posted by sjc30612

Low self esteem is stopping me from doing a lot! horrible feeling which leaves you feeling totally useless at times which just continues the cycle....

I love this post. Self esteem is in all of us at some point being a women i know that i deal with it on a daily basis. Its a tough struggle.
16-01-18, 07:27 PM
S deleted

As a woman? I’m curious why you feel your gender adds to your low self esteem?
16-01-18, 07:32 PM
TiffanyyO

maybe i didnt really say that properly.
I just find that with the media its hard.
16-01-18, 08:04 PM
Suzi

I see what you mean. The pressure on everyone is so huge - but I think girls/women seem more affected....
16-01-18, 08:19 PM
TiffanyyO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suzi

I see what you mean. The pressure on everyone is so huge - but I think girls/women seem more affected....

i agree.
08-06-20, 09:18 AM
Prycejosh1987

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Originally Posted by amaeru

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/...psd101afb9.jpg

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2c7955ae.jpg

Many of us struggle with issues relating to our self esteem. These can really come to the fore when we are depressed. We start to believe our inner bully who whispers negative thoughts about us to ourselves, even as others try to assure us that these negative thoughts are untrue.

In this thread I'd like to collect some resources for coping with that horrid inner bully. So that if it come around here we can all be prepared to give it the (mooning)(ninja) it deserves

To begin with I'd like to share this link to the MIND website's self esteem pages......

http://www.mind.org.uk/information-s...s/self-esteem/

If anyone has anything they would like to add or share please feel free to do so

Self esteem, can be overcome when you believe in yourself, and your capabilities as a human being. You have the power to change any situation in your life. You have to power to solve any issue your facing. In the form of advice from someone, taking action and also equipping yourself to deal with the situation and making the right choices.
08-06-20, 11:48 AM
Suzi

If only it was that easy....
08-06-20, 05:00 PM
Prycejosh1987

I believe you can overcome that inner bully. The best thing to do is deal with it yourself and not look to other peoples opinions for confirmation. Only you can deal with the inner bully. I hear often that the worse foe you deal with is yourself. Its true.
08-06-20, 05:09 PM
Suzi

Your last comment appears to have nothing to do with the other posts....