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i have low self a esteem
i frequently put my self down, and its really hard on me at times. i have very low confidence in myself, and was wondering what are the many ways to build confidence?
and if you know anything about depression medicine that'd be great to hear!
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One thing that really helps with self-esteem is to find something that you are good at. Everyone has something that they can do well- whether it's a sport, art or writing, a subject in school, a hobby- which could entail almost anything including games like chess or scrabble...there are thousands of things to explore. Join a group at school, try some new things, some you may be good at, some not, but have fun and learn along the way. And eventually, you will find something that you really shine at which will make you feel a whole lot better about yourself.
I realize that it may be hard to 'jump' into new things if your self-esteem is low, but that's all the more reason why you should try it. The key is to not take yourself so seriously. Just go in with the idea that you are going to explore something new and maybe meet some new people- don't have too high expectations. Then take it from there. If it's not your 'thing', then there are dozens of other things to try. If you take this approach then things will be just fine.
Don't worry about what might go wrong or what people are going to think. If everyone worried about that, then nothing would ever get accomplished in this world!
PS- If you're not able to muster up the courage the join a group, sports team or the other suggestions above, you can also try volunteering somewhere. There are dozens of places always looking for volunteers- everything from visiting people in nursing homes to helping sort cans at the food bank, tutoring, helping people to read or to learn english, churches need help...this list is endless. Sometimes seeing people who are in much worse conditions than yourself gives you a bit of a reality check and helps you to realize that you're not so bad off. Also, being able to positively impact the life of someone else gives you a good feeling of accomplishment. So this is something to look into too.
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Sweetheart!
Don't take any pills okay??
You don't need them.
Having low self esteem is not depression.
What you simply need is somebody to talk to that'll make you feel better about yourself.
I think that's what you need.
I've had that problem..
And trust me medicine won't help you.
It'll only drug you up :/
So just find someone to talk to about it ok?
It doesn't have to be someone in person.
It can be anyone.
Just as long as you can trust them.
Okay? Hope I helped =]
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The best way, just STOP. It sounds hard, but I did it. Hate your legs? Stop thinking, "Ugh, my legs are so fat". Think, "Wow, my legs allow me to walk anywhere I want and they're long enough to touch the floor." Focus on things you LIKE about yourself [eye color, the way your hair straightens so easily, etc] and change what you aren't so crazy about [through exercise, diet, hairdye, etc]. It's all a matter of changing the way you think and your perspective on things.
As for depression medication, I know a lot. You should only take it under the constant supervision of a doctor, since these meds are really strong and change things in your brain. Try other methods, such as therapy & a positive attitude, before resorting to medication. Your doctor can determine what's best for you. Seems like all you need is an attitude adjustment, not Zoloft. Good luck!
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