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Question: How can i overcome low-self esteem and from social anxiety disorder?

(Posted by: lacoste on 2006-06-27 01:43:39)

Posted by: sunshine25 on 2006-06-27, 01:47:29

Join a church and take paxil

Posted by: oldguy on 2006-06-27, 01:46:24

Use positive self talk.

Posted by: djninehundredwattfogmachine on 2006-06-27, 01:48:45

Pick a few role models that you feel are the most influential and relevant to your views on life and then try to mimick that behavior within yourself. remember that people's opinions should never count above your own. and keep your chin up when you walk regardless if you're having a bad day.

Posted by: purplepoppyfigs on 2006-06-27, 01:49:26

Speak to a therapist they have the tools and knowledge to help you overcome these problems

Posted by: Lotte T on 2006-06-27, 01:50:12

You should get treatment. It's too serious a matter for this forum.

Posted by: Becky Boo on 2006-06-27, 01:50:45

Do what i did, stoped worrying about what other people think, OR WHAT YOU THINK PEOPLE THINK about you, DO WHAT BRINGS YOU JOY, because that is what is going to give you the courage, don't dishonor your life by living in pain, do what makes you happy imagine people arn't even there, so that will give you the courage to talk to strangers and make friends and then eventually meet large groups of people and become a recovered s.a.d. GOOD LUCK!

Posted by: a_unexamined_life on 2006-06-27, 01:51:20

By realizing those are actually, in a biological sense, very good survival traits to have and nothing to be ashamed of. Your primal brain is primed and triggered to keep you alive. Assuming you're a believer in evolution theory, all those ancestors of yours survived by not being too cocky and from being quite cautious when approching other possibly dangerous hominids in the area. Realizing that a good chunk of the human population also has these traits is another good place to start. Nature AND nurture had a hand in this, and you're not alone in whatever experiences may have helped shaped your current state. The rest...is the human condtion. Still working on that one myself. I'll get back to you on that.

Posted by: swissnick on 2006-06-27, 01:56:49

Well, there is this manual one-time treatment called Atlasprofilax. The effect on the self-healing power of your body and mind is simply amazing - experienced it myself! :-) I know it sounds hard to believe - give it a chance. Just - the treatment is available in California and Europe only, costing approx. 220 dollars. It's really worth travelling far.

Posted by: vioprince on 2006-06-27, 02:06:20

First get proffesional treatment . for self -care: low self-esteem is a feeling of self-disgrace. It comes with insecurity in you. Learn to love urself , respect yourself. It starts with you.If your mind respect you then everything else goes in accordance, even social communication and handling of issues , all of it .It will take time , maybe a year or more or less, Be patient, this should be your first priority . Also check the net for more info on your problem. Learn more about ur problem coz you gotta know ya enemy to fight it

Posted by: baghdadcatcash on 2006-06-27, 02:07:00

Hullo low self esteem can be a manifestation of personality,or part of depression.in your case i think it is the first one. you should try to socialize with people ,it will give you courage with time,try always to make your point of view,no one is better than you ,you know. you have to overcome introvert attitude. Dr.solo

Posted by: FreeBadAdvice_8D on 2006-06-27, 02:08:41

Self-esteem comes from accomplishment. Your self-esteem and confidence will grow as you accomplish more and more. So start taking on, and completing, new and challenging activities, like learning a language or learning a martial art. Learn dancing, cooking, computers, hell, anything that you've ever thought of as "that's too hard for me. " Most things are not as hard as they seem. It helps to remember that. The more you take on and complete, the better you'll feel. After awhile, you'll probably forget you even had social anxiety disorder.