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With immense emphasis on image and appearance and increasing competitiveness in every walk of life, it becomes difficult for an individual to cope with the pressures of everyday existence. Inability to do so leads to rejection of self and low self-esteem. This has become a dominant issue of the society affecting people of all ages including not just the middle aged but increasing number of children and youth as well. Some instances to demonstrate this fact are the statistics which show that just about 56% of 12 year old girls are satisfied with their appearance and bulimia affects over 20% of American women. Low self-esteem is highly prevalent and can strike anyone, anywhere and at any instance. It is therefore prudent to be aware of its features to recognise it in yourself and those around you.
Low self-esteem is condition in which a person does not value his own opinion, disregards himself and is too conscious of others opinion about himself. This may lead him to avoid expressing his opinions honestly and just behave how he perceives others expect him to. The symptoms include putting blame on others, living in a denial mode and inability to express views and feelings openly and depending on others for opinions.
People affected with this complex have an inherent feeling of guilt and shame without any reasonable cause along with unrealistic expectation from life and inability to trust others. The person perceives himself as worthless. This puts a limitation on his capabilities and he is unable to carry out simple tasks which he can otherwise do easily.
Who has defined health as complete physical, mental and social well-being? Low self-esteem affects the mental as well as social aspects of life and thus a person affected by this condition is not living a healthy life. Therefore this condition must be taken seriously and dealt with for ensuring complete health. Early recognition and seeking timely help is very important to deal with this situation. The person must understand that there is a problem and he needs to do something about it. Appropriate measures taken at the right time can go a long way in ensuring a healthy mental status. Only trustworthy and reliable services must be used for the purpose. People offering specialised management for the condition are a better option and with their appropriately targeted strategies can overcome the problem. Exploring these factors is essential before seeking professional help as this is a sensitive issue and needs to tackled with utmost care and caution.
Taking a nutritious diet and regular exercise are simple measures to ensure good physical and mental health, healthy food ensures adequate energy to carry out day to day activities efficiently. Exercise releases endorphins which are mood enhancing chemicals of the body. Setting up small goals to start with and accomplishing them can boost the self-esteem (we Danes call it lavt selvværd behandling ) extensively. Gradually increasing the target and following a stepwise technique to reach those means lesser stress and increased confidence. This technique is often used by psychotherapists (or den bedste psykoterapeut as we call them in Denmark) to improve the patient’s condition. Reading about the problem enhances awareness and better understanding.
