Question 1

what are common causes of low self esteem?

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Abuse, neglect: Common causes of low self-esteem are beliefs that a person is unloved, unwanted, abandoned, rejected or worthless. All these beliefs are untrue because every person is valuable with his or her own inherent special talents and gifts to give to the world. Sometimes abuse, neglect, drug use, poor decisions and unfortunate situations may cause a person to suffer from low self-esteem. It is treatable.

Question 2

can low self esteem cause break outs?

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Make worse: If the low self esteem was causing stress it could make acne worse through stress hormones but it's not likely a key causes of acne.  Check in with your primary care doctor and see about a dermatology referral to develop a strong treatment plan.  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2012/10/30/acne-stress-breakouts_n_2041417.html.

Question 3

i constantly have felt "different" from everybody in my life since i was 3. it has caused low self-esteem, how can i combat this life long problem?

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We are all different: but when we judge that a bad or wrong it creates problems.  Younger folks today are much more accepting of individual differences than in the past.  Diversity programs are helping.  A clinical psychologist can help you sort this out and boost self-esteem.  Be who you are and be that well.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

can low self esteem cause for example to do bad work or not studying well or not trying to solve a math problem because of thinking that it is difficu?

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Poor concentration: Find a therapist w/ whom you feel comfortable talking. Cognitive ; esp. Behavioral therapy may be particularly effective. Simply talking about how you feel, by itself, may take a long time to bring change. Doing something that gives you a different experience can be key. Acting yr way into feeling ; thinking differently can work better than trying to think or feel yr way to acting differently.

Question 5

could emotional abuse cause low self esteem?

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Yes: Emotional abuse can definitely cause low self esteem. If you are in an emotionally abusive relationship now, you should try to get out. If you have had emotional abuse in the past, talk therapy (counseling) can really help you deal with this and also help work on your self esteem.

Question 6

random brain pain associated with bad memory/event. low self esteem. history of mental illness on mother's side. causes?

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Please clarify: I can't really help you unless you want to be more specific re bad memory/event? Also doubtful that brain pain is associated with the above. Was the event physically painful? I'd like to help. You can write back.

Question 7

how to deal with my low self esteem?

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Building an identity: Self-esteem is an important part of our sense of self and well being.  There are no magic solutions, but taking good care of oneself by avoiding outbursts and taking good care of ourself is a start.  Working towards goals, not giving up, and achieving them is important to a realistic positive sense of self. Counseling can help set goals and work on negative self-statements.

Question 8

how can i cope with low self-esteem?

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Get help: Consider cognitive behavioral therapy or psychotherapy  to help bring your self esteem to a healthy level. Take care.

Question 9

how can i improve my low self esteem?

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Better quality life.: Very few things, if any, are 100%, but if a healthy diet and lifestyle are followed, the quality of life is much improved.  In addition, a strong resistance to cancer, heart disease, and many other debilitating diseases is acquired.  Over time, this makes a big difference in how a person feels and what a person can do, no matter how old that person becomes.  Self help and group therapy also help.

Question 10

i'm having low self esteem please help?

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Therapy: Find a therapist wi/ whom you feel comfortable talking. Cognitive & esp. Behavioral therapy may be particularly effective. Simply talking about how you feel, by itself, may take a long time to bring change. Doing something that gives you a different experience can be key. Acting yr way into feeling & thinking differently can work better than trying to think or feel yr way to acting differently.

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