Therapy for Low Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem is a conditioned perception a person has of themselves that is inaccurate, negative and untrue. These feelings and thoughts can be very difficult to change. In certain situations (not shame inducing to the non sufferer) those who suffer from low self-esteem may experience a low self -esteem attack, where they experience a racing heart, increased sweating and rapid breathing but do not notice any of these physical symptoms since during a low self-esteem attack the sufferer loses all body awareness. There is a deep sense of shame. Many people do not recognize they have low self-esteem. Their negative self talk contains an overarching theme of inadequacy and incompetency. These conditioned thought patterns are hidden to the person with low self-esteem since they have become an ingrained belief.