Question 1

what is the best help for an 8 year old adhd girl? she is extremely inattentive, very emotional, low self esteem and impulsive tantrums

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Combination Rx: Most data show a benefit to medication (if the kid responds) along with behavioral (talk) therapy. These kids are smart enough to know they are different and often feel isolated by their struggles. They need an experienced therapist to help teach them coping skills to deal with their problems. Either therapy used alone has limited but some benefit.

Question 2

can a therapist help with low self esteem?

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Yes, but u too: Yes, but you must believe too! therapy helps look into where that low self-esteem came from.  Teased in first grade? Mom put you down? Find out where those messages were internalized from, and change them into positive self-talk!

Question 3

what part of the brain determines our self-esteem?

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Unsure: Self esteem appears to be a combination of emotions and cognition.  This would involve the limbic system and the forebrain.  It may also invlove long-term memory, the hippocampus.

Question 4

how can i avoid losing self esteem with severe acne?

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Awareness: See your doctor about treatment for your acne.  Do your best to take care of it and avoid injuring your skin by picking or squeezing. Understand that dealing with acne is a rite of passage for most people. Self-esteem (se) is based on your beliefs about yourself in terms of being a worthwhile (good) and capable person. Handling your acne as well as possible and carrying on can even build se.

Question 5

how can i get over a childhood of low self-esteem and shyness?

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See below: Psychotherapy will help you make connections  about how your childhood issues transcend into the present. There are some things you can do, such as focusing on positive aspects of the present, identifying positive aspects of your environment. Establish small achievable goals to help you build up sense of accomplishment; work on identifying positive aspects of your own self: things you do well, etc.

Question 6

is there a relation between social anxiety and low self esteem?

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Yes: Social anxiety limits interaction with others. Avoiding  social activities due to anxiety often causes isolation and lowers self-esteem. For a good overview, see: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-anxiety/Pages/Social-anxiety.aspx I hope this helps. Best wishes.

Question 7

does having good self-esteem usually equate to good emotional health?

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Yes: Self esteem is a major ingredient in emotional health. That is why it is so important for parents to be aware of ways to build self esteem in their children.

Question 8

how can i help a  pre teen lose weight without giving her a self esteem problem?

Accepted Answer

Play more outside: A good place to start is to consult with her doctor. The doctor can identify healthy goals for weight-loss, provide support, and monitor progress. It can help if the whole family joins a weight-loss plan, which is really a healthy lifestyle plan regardless of weight. Increasing active playing and limiting time with social and sedentary entertainment media can help. Kids feel better moving more.

Question 9

can you tell me how can we know if its depression or self esteem issues or laziness ?

Accepted Answer

Depression signs: Include being down most of the time, loss of interest/pleasure in activities, unintended increase/decrease in appetite/weight, sleeping more or less than usual, being agitated or lethargic, feeling worthless, inappropriately guilty or self critical, having difficulty concentrating or making decisions, ; thinking of death ; dying.  Talk to your physician or a mental health professional to decide.

Question 10

i am afraid of being intimate with low self esteem about body image. do you have any tips?

Accepted Answer

This is common : Go seek therapy and find out what the issue is, besides this and when it started. EMDR, therapy might overcome the issue so you can be happy in being intimate as you choose. Holding back will keep you feeling isolated and alone for no reason. If you need medications for mood issues, that is an option. Good luck. Exercising and affirmations help anyone feel better about themselves.

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