Is it normal to have trouble accepting praise?

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I have a lot of trouble being proud of myself and the things I do. On some level I know that I have real talent in a few areas, but whenever someone mentions my achievements I get really uncomfortable with the praise they give. I'm still happy to get praise, as I've worked very hard to get good at what I do, but I still feel like I don't deserve any of it.

I should mention that I've had self esteem issues before. I don't know if it's just being unused to praise that makes me feel uncomfortable, or what. I KNOW that I'm good, too. From what I've been told and from my own observations. There's just this nagging doubt that I haven't done anything praise worthy whenever I'm recognized.

I really don't understand it. It's like my brain just won't accept it when someone besides me thinks I'm good. Does anyone else feel this way? I'd like to get some perspective, if I can.

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  • Ldizzy1234
    10 years ago

    Its low self esteem. You need to realize your own self worth.

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  • peterr
    10 years ago

    Wait til someone tells you how well you suck dick. Then you can be proud. Imagine how proud your parents will be!

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  • Shnaz
    10 years ago

    You should cause your efforts truly add up to little more than dog shit.

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  • myboyfriendsbitch
    10 years ago

    Do you ever want praise? Maybe people don't praise you on the precise thing you would like them to? Personally I crave a bit of praise, but when I get it I might feel like it was given too soon or for the wrong thing or something. It can also be hard to tell sometimes if the praise is genuine, especially if it's excessive.. that kind of bothers me. If I'm good at something I'd rather be pushed to do better, maybe with subtle praise.

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  • Shelbs
    10 years ago

    You're not confident enough to feel like you deserve praise. Next time, when someone compliments you, just say thank-you and accept the compliment.

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  • SuperBenzid
    10 years ago

    It's much easier for me since I am pretty terrible at what I do. I know any praise is aimed at getting something. So that is something you could try, be terrible.

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  • DiamondGirl
    10 years ago

    That means you have very little self confidence. Even if you don't feel it. Act as if, u do.

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  • Karmasbitch
    10 years ago

    Other than the fact that I -know- I'm good at something, I am the same way. I usually don't recognize my own talents. In my mind, I am great at being good at nothing. So when I recieve praise it makes me feel awkward, like they are just saying it to be nice.
    Anyways, I beleive it to be normal.

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