Low Self-Esteem Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Depression

Or does depression cause low self-esteem and anxiety? Or both? [cmhc.utexas.edu]

For example, depression is not loneliness, it's not low self-esteem, and it's not being sad or distressed for good reasons. [reddit.com]

These issues can cause feelings of negativity, low self-esteem and lack of control over life. Work overload. [mayoclinic.org]

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Overeating

The most common element surrounding ALL Eating Disorders is the inherent presence of a low self esteem Compulsive Overeating People suffering with Compulsive Overeating have [something-fishy.org]

She may feel guilty for not being good enough (according to someone else’s standards), shame for being overweight, and generally have a very low self-esteem. [timberlineknolls.com]

It may also result in psychological stresses, anxiety, isolation, and low self-esteem. [eatingdisorders.com]

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Endogenous Depression

Along with the speech and mental retardation, such people is exacerbated by a sense of guilt, of remorse in combination with low self-esteem. [healthrxmeds.com]

The person could appear anxious, have a change in sleeping patterns, a change in eating habits, show fatigue, have low self-esteem and even sudden mood changes. [completecounselingsolutions.com]

Like most forms of depression, the symptoms can be enhanced by behavioral factors such as low self-esteem, chronic physical illnesses, and high stress to name just a few. [embracingdepression.org]

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Reactive Depression

There’s more to self-esteem than whether it is high or low: The importance of stability of self-esteem. [journals.plos.org]

While there is usually a genetic factor with endogenous depression, other factors such as low self- esteem and an externally focused lifestyle weigh more with reactive depression [exploringyourmind.com]

They also have a low self-esteem and hold many negative expectations about life. [end-your-depression.com]

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Dysthymic Disorder

self-esteem ; Poor concentration and decision making ; Feeling of hopelessness. [dr-elze.com]

Associated symptoms include poor appetite or overeating, insomnia or hypersomnia, poor concentration or difficulty making decisions, low energy, low self-esteem and feelings [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Parents were less aware of depressed mood, but they reported high rates of low self-esteem; the agreement between the depressive reports of ID subjects and their parents was [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Social Phobia

Scale were applied to assess social phobia, depression, suicidality, and low self-esteem, respectively. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Low self-esteem Trouble being assertive Negative self-talk Sensitivity to criticism Poor social skills Avoidance of social situations or extreme discomfort while in these [centerforanxietydisorders.com]

There is usually low self-esteem and fear of criticism. They may present to the doctor complaining of flushing, tremor, nausea, or urgency of micturition. [patient.info]

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Severe Depressive Episode

[…] and low self-esteem. [symptoma.com]

self-esteem), E nergy (low energy or fatigue), C oncentration (poor concentration or difficulty making decisions), A ppetite (decreased appetite or overeating), P sychomotor [amboss.com]

People who tend to be pessimistic, have low self-esteem, worry too much, or feel they have little control over life events are at a higher risk for developing depression. [tech.mit.edu]

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Postpartum Depression

Women go through emotional insecurity and anxiety which can lead to depression and low self-esteem. [symptoma.com]

self-esteem Trouble managing stress Unrealistic ideas about motherhood Lack of sleep If the pregnancy was unwanted A complicated pregnancy Having a newborn with physical [web.archive.org]

self-esteem Risky pregnancy such as emergency cesarean or hospitalization during pregnancy Postpartum complications such as prolapse Low infant birth weight of your baby, [insider.com]

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Agitated Depression

Personality Traits: People with a pessimistic view of life, having low self-esteem, dependent upon others, having low-stress threshold are more vulnerable to have depression [psychologyclinix.com]

self-esteem, being self-critical, and/or feeling that others are unfairly critical Feelings of guilt and hopelessness Social withdrawal, such as lack of interest in friends [northshore.org]

[…] energy Body movements that seem slow, restless, or agitated Mental or emotional symptoms Irritability or temper tantrums Difficulty thinking and making decisions Having low [northshore.org]

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Interpersonal difficulties associated with PTSD include difficulty trusting others, low self-esteem, problems establishing boundaries, and fears of intimacy and of vulnerability [doi.org]

self-esteem were reduced (i.e. which CBT intervention applied). [doi.org]

self-esteem. — Lisa Deaderick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Helping former foster youth start and finish a new chapter," 29 Apr. 2018 Provisions tucked into a catch-all spending [merriam-webster.com]

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Mixed Anxiety and Depressive Disorder

self-esteem/feeling worthless. [ipfs.io]

You have low self-esteem. You experienced a childhood trauma. You are under a lot of stress. What Causes Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorder? [disorders.org]

self-esteem Childhood trauma Stress Treatment The priority is to treat the most disabling of either the anxiety or depression first and then consider treatments such as SSRI [ipfs.io]

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Panic Disorder

It can cause: Low self-esteem Poor school performance Problems with peer and family relationships Social isolation Sleep problems Depression Drug or alcohol use Agoraphobia [youngmenshealthsite.org]

self-esteem, frustration, and resentment prior to PD onset. [scielo.br]

HeartSpeak - a novel method for reducing stress and other stress-related conditions such as anxiousness, depression, and low self-esteem.[69] Depending on the situation, all [en.wikipedia.org]

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Anorexia Nervosa

[…] illness have a low self-esteem and often a tremendous need to control their surroundings and emotions. [something-fishy.org]

self-esteem, a tendency towards depression and anxiety and a poor reaction to stress. [healthdirect.gov.au]

[…] and low self-esteem Reluctance to express feelings Warning signs: Extreme weight loss Increasing rigidity of the diet Preoccupation with weight, food or counting calories [uclahealth.org]

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Childhood Depression

Low self-esteem. Trouble focusing or making choices. School grades may drop. Not caring about what happens in the future. Aches and pains when nothing is really wrong. [healthychildren.org]

Low self-esteem. Trouble with focusing or making choices. School grades may drop. Not caring about what happens in the future. [lfcsmo.org]

Or an absence of pleasure derived from relationships; Low self-esteem, frequently expressed through self-deprecating and negative talk; Indecisiveness; Difficulty with concentration [ldaamerica.org]

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD can cause low self-esteem in the child and impair quality of life for the child and the family. [intechopen.com]

self-esteem Employment problems Short temper Difficulty finishing a task Unthinking and immediate response; difficulty controlling behavior Restlessness If these difficulties [webmd.com]

They may also exhibit angry and resistant behavior toward their parents or have low self-esteem. [healthychildren.org]

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Bulimia Nervosa Purging Type

They either have an intense fear of gaining weight, a strong desire to lose weight, or a significant impairment in their body image, which is often noted by low self-esteem [centerfordiscovery.com]

Low self-esteem: Women or men who think of themselves as useless, worthless, and unattractive are at risk for bulimia. [soulutionscounselling.com]

Low self-esteem, irritability and mood swings, and feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety, especially after a binge, are also common. [beateatingdisorders.org.uk]

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Cleft Palate

Parents may suffer from denial, anger or guilt and the child suffers from a low self-esteem. [news-medical.net]

Psychological difficulties associated with physical appearance often involve low self-esteem and social withdrawal. [britannica.com]

Low Self-Esteem Children who look and/or sound different may have low expectations of themselves and believe that others do too. [clapa.com]

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Atypical Depression

self-esteem or being overly dependent Serious illness, such as cancer or heart disease Certain medications, such as some high blood pressure medications or sleeping pills [fortishealthcare.com]

"Dysthymia has a number of typical characteristics: low energy and drive, low self-esteem, and a low capacity for pleasure in everyday life. [cptsd.org]

Those who have a history of bipolar disorder or abusing alcohol and/or drugs, personality traits such as co-dependency or low self-esteem may develop a depressive disorder [betterhealthsolutions.org]

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Neurotic Disorder

The person must also not go for more than 2 months without experiencing 2 or more of the following: low self-esteem low energy, tiredness sleep irregularities changes in appetite [medbroadcast.com]

• Low self-esteem and fear of criticism. • Symptoms may progress to panic attacks. • Avoidance - almost complete social isolation. • Usually start in childhood or adolescence [docsity.com]

Symptoms and Complications Signs that a person may be suffering from dysthymia include: depressed mood for prolonged periods low self-esteem low energy, tiredness sleep irregularities [medbroadcast.com]

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Mood Disorder

Dysthymic disorder can be characterized as a chronic low-grade depression, persistent irritability, and a state of demoralization, often with low self-esteem. [healthychildren.org]

Bipolar Disorder can manifest in many ways, including: difficulty falling or staying asleep, difficulty waking up in the morning, chronic fatigue, anxiety, low self-esteem [newmarkeducation.com]

self-esteem Agitation In addition, each of these disorders affects a person in different ways. [bhevolution.org]

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Eating Disorder

Low self-esteem and negative mood acted as mediators of these associations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

enmeshment and criticism), negative affect, low self-esteem, and body dissatisfaction. Also reviewed are cognitive and biological aspects of eating disorders. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] quality of interpersonal relationships, ED symptom severity, low self-esteem, and negative mood. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Binge Eating Disorder

The binge eater also may develop low self-esteem both due to the disgust of their own eating habits and possibly due to their feelings about their own body image. [healthyplace.com]

self-esteem Loss of sexual desire Depression Anxiety Suicidal thoughts [studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu]

The path to recovery can be very challenging but it can also shed light on what contributes to binge eating, low self-esteem and negative body image, and how to minimise relapse [thebutterflyfoundation.org.au]

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Hepatopathy

Anstee QM, Jones DEJ. Liver and biliary tract disease. In: Walker BR, Colledge NR, Ralston SH, Penman ID, eds. Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine. 22nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2014:chap 23. Martin P. Approach to the patient with liver disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 25th[…] [nlm.nih.gov]

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Bulimia Nervosa

Risk factors include being from a western culture, obesity, exposure to a restrictive dieting environment and low self esteem. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bulimia nervosa and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) share several key features, including impulsivity and low self-esteem. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is also often associated with low self-esteem or a general lack of self-confidence. You may have previously had anorexia. [web.archive.org]

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Sexual Abuse Victim

A child who is the victim of prolonged sexual abuse usually develops low self-esteem, a feeling of worthlessness and an abnormal or distorted view of sex. [victimsofcrime.org]

Self-esteem. [rainn.org]

[…] harming/self-mutilation Chronic physical complaints Major Long-Term Psychological Symptoms of Sexual Abuse Anxiety Panic Attacks Low self-esteem Stress disorders - PTSD Personality [psychotherapist.net]

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Abulia

Abulia refers to a pathological deficit of willpower. Disruption of frontal-subcortical-mesolimbic circuits caused by lesions in certain central nervous system structures has been associated with abulia. Given the neurobiological link between the dopaminergic reward system and the psychological phenomenon of motivation,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Abuse and Neglect

self-esteem Doing poorly in school Extreme behavior, such as being way too obedient or way too demanding Headaches and stomachaches with no clear cause The child doesn’t [webmd.com]

These include insecure attachment, unhappiness, low self-esteem, educational and developmental underachievement, risk taking and aggressive behaviour. [tusla.ie]

Psychological consequences range from chronic low self-esteem to severe dissociative states. [nap.edu]

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Anorexia

[…] illness have a low self-esteem and often a tremendous need to control their surroundings and emotions. [something-fishy.org]

As with other eating disorders, anorexia can be associated with depression, low self-esteem, alcohol misuse and self-harm. [beateatingdisorders.org.uk]

The most common element surrounding ALL Eating Disorders, including Anorexia, is the inherent presence of a low self esteem Anorexia Nervosa Those who are suffering with this [something-fishy.org]

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Trichotillomania

Her mother (I:2), who is a mutation carrier, had a history of depression, low self-esteem, and fear of heights. However, there was no evidence of TTM. [doi.org]

Trichotillomania is also associated with psychosocial problems, including low self-esteem, social anxiety, avoidance of intimacy, and interference with job duties/career advancement [promentispharma.com]

Black symbols – trichotillomania; open symbols – unaffected; shaded symbol – mood disorder/low self-esteem. ( d ) The two novel mutations are highly conserved across different [doi.org]

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Substance Abuse Problems

Eating disorders and substance abuse share a number of common risk factors, including brain chemistry, family history, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and social pressures [nationaleatingdisorders.org]

Peer pressure, emotional distress and low self-esteem can all lead individuals to misuse drugs. Ease of access to drugs is another influence. [netdoctor.co.uk]

These children and their families are at risk for other co-morbid mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance use issues, and addiction [goodtherapy.org]

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