When someone receives a lot of criticism and comes from invalidating environments or relationships, it can negatively impact one’s self-esteem, self-image, and confidence levels. Having a lowered self-esteem can also lead to feelings of guilt and shame if someone points it out to you and tries to make you feel bad for this. In reality, it is a byproduct of all the invalidating and critical experiences you have had that have built up and impacted you on this level.
Therapy can be a good way to help you walk alongside someone who wants what is best for you. A certified mental health professional can help equip you with tools and strategies for how to cope with the damaging criticism and invalidation you have experienced in your life. Being able to share with someone who cares about your well-being will help you to develop healthy coping strategies in order to build back your self-confidence in a space that is accepting and validating. It will also help you to truly realize you are worthy — no matter what anyone else has ever said to you on the contrary.
Your self-esteem and self-image can be hampered when you have experienced a lot of criticism and invalidation from those who you thought you could go to for support and a listening ear.
Signs you may struggle with your self-esteem include:
A lot of negative self-talk (inner voice is highly critical)
Feeling very self-conscious when you go out and that others are judging you
Feeling hopeless about the future
Feeling undeserving of being treated well and with respect
Wearing very baggy clothing to hide your body
Trying to be someone you’re not to gain the approval of others
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Get started on changing your life by introducing yourself and sharing the general details of your situation with a licensed mental health professional. This can help the person you are speaking with to come up with a plan on how to help you move forward.
Self-Esteem Issues: You ARE Worthy
When someone receives a lot of criticism and comes from invalidating environments or relationships, it can negatively impact one’s self-esteem, self-image, and confidence levels. Having a lowered self-esteem can also lead to feelings of guilt and shame if someone points it out to you and tries to make you feel bad for this. In reality, it is a byproduct of all the invalidating and critical experiences you have had that have built up and impacted you on this level.
Therapy can be a good way to help you walk alongside someone who wants what is best for you. A certified mental health professional can help equip you with tools and strategies for how to cope with the damaging criticism and invalidation you have experienced in your life. Being able to share with someone who cares about your well-being will help you to develop healthy coping strategies in order to build back your self-confidence in a space that is accepting and validating. It will also help you to truly realize you are worthy — no matter what anyone else has ever said to you on the contrary.
Signs you may struggle with your self-esteem include:
Ready to get started?
One Free 20-minute Consultation
With a certified mental health professional
Get started on changing your life by introducing yourself and sharing the general details of your situation with a licensed mental health professional. This can help the person you are speaking with to come up with a plan on how to help you move forward.
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