Is it normal to always have such a low self-esteem?

is it normal to have such a low self-esteem? and to always feel that others are better than you in any way? im always feeling like this and i dont know if anyone else does? am i normal? please help me! :(

Is It Normal?
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  • 100% normal. For me at least.
    When i recieve a complement, its like getting handed the holy grail.
    I'm getting better at it though. Change your mind set, no one is better than you, no matter what. Your not ugly. Your not weird. Your, you. That's all that matters, and I'm sure there are people that want to be just like you. Keep a positive attitude, and you will shine bright. Good luck bud.

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  • Low self esteem is not normal..even though apparently a lot of people suffer from it....it usually stems from early childhood when we are forming our self concept..if we had a lack of love and nurturance or other traumatic experiences we developed a negative opinion of ourselves...it is hard to shake because by the time you recognize it , it has already been there for a long time...it can cause all sorts of other problems...depression, anxiety, substance abuse, etc...try to seek professional help..read books on it and talk about how you feel.....it can be changed but you have to work at it.

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  • I feel this way all the time and now it causes anxiety

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  • Very normal. Istill feel that sometimes and I am a loner 42 year old. Feeling pathetic is so usual for people.

    I grew up like that because I had a dysfunctional family. Thing is you gotta ride it, get past it and GROW! That "gun in the head" solution is so passe'. Read "Desiderata".

    Whoever you are, I am sure you are not at the bottom of the barrel. You just feel that way.

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  • It's normal. Don't be discouraged, just keep your head up high. Try to learn to accept yourself and love who you are because as much of a cliche this is: you're you, and you can't change that. Everyone has something to offer to the world, just be yourself and be proud of it. :)

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  • thanks everyone!:)

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  • I feel like this, every minute of every hour of every day.

    To the OP, it never gets better either.

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