2009 November | Self Esteem Matters

Why is low self esteem a symptom of ADHD?

November 26, 2009 at 7:03 pm | low self esteem symptoms
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i was diagnosed with it a few months ago,
but i have/ always had a very high self esteem.
i’m curious why people with ADHD supposedly have a low self esteem.
most of the time.
?

I have a very close friend that was diagnosed with ADHD and I think she is one of the coolest people you would ever meet. But I think at an early age people that show ADHD traits are constantly reminded that they are different then the rest. I am sure after a while hearing why can’t you just do this like the rest of us must take a toll on your self esteem. But I think the uniqueness of some people with ADHD is a remarkable thing.

Thanks for answering my question earlier

How can we encourage high self esteem in the public school?

November 26, 2009 at 7:03 pm | high self esteem
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Right so kids/teenagers these days are more depressed then ever, they are saying they hate life, they want to die and are crying all the time

How can we encourage high self esteem and make them feel good about themselves?

Should we take out some unimportant classes (history, PE and geography) and replace it with Happiness time?

In this class the students will all comment on each other and make each other happy.

At my old school we had Be the change day, where we would go and promote ant bulling and the teachers would talk about hard things they went through(like ones father was an abusive alcoholic) and how it got better. We did games and it made it easier for kids be able to come to there teachers if they needed help. I was really depressed my freshman year and when teachers asked what was wrong and told me I could be doing so much better in their because I’m a smart girl, it was embarrassing. Teachers should talk from their personal expierences with out preaching.

Self Esteem test, would you,,?

November 26, 2009 at 7:02 pm | self esteem test
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Which job would you most likely apply for?
self esteem, is broken down to self worth,
Dont give me, anything about your knowledge related, or educations, or experience. I want to see where you think you would feel most comfortable, Not What you wish for, What would you really apply for. If you were job searching today!

$7 hr, $10 hr, $15 hr, $20 hr, $30 hr, $50 hr, $75 hr, $100 hr, $200 hr, $500 hr, $1000 Plus hr

$100 to $200 an hour.
I work very hard, but I don’t want to totally screw others.

Are there any kind of personality-building/self-esteem building workshops and such?

November 26, 2009 at 7:02 pm | building self esteem
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I am an almost 24-year old girl . I have like almost no confidence or personality at all. My family makes me feel really bad about myself and they always have. I have no friends and no boyfriend and I have 2 jobs and a ton of debt and feel like a complete loser. Are there any kind of self-esteem building workshops?

http://lifeesteem.org/workshops.html

http://www.gurdy.net/gAW/building-self-esteem.html

Stay strong and love yourself. Your worth it.

How do you help someone with low self esteem?

November 26, 2009 at 7:02 pm | low self esteem
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This person has distanced herself from family (over several years), her husband (they are separated) and his family and many friends and blames others for her problems. Including a husband who (she says) cant do anything right. She has continued cosmetic surgery over the past five years breast reduction, weight, and tucks, finding fault in her looks. On the contrary she is extremely attractive and intelligent. Her low self esteem has manifest itself almost into a false conceit, or maybe a false confidence. How do you get someone help or can point these things out.

Your concern is very touching. I would be interested to know what your relationship is to the woman (girlfriend or wanna be boyfriend) and the only reason I ask is because your approach to her would be different depending on your role. I included two links you can look them over and refer them to her, or you can take the info to heart and help integrate it to her situation. I wish you the best of luck. Here is a brief tidbit about the links I am referring you to.

FIRST one: Review of past mistakes, reclaim your self-control, gather physical strength, and make a plan. These ideas were taken from the first link below – but they make a lot of sense if you think about it. Admit acknowledge the mistakes (don’t assign or accept blame for them) — put yourself (or HER) back in the drivers seat (let her make decisions for herself based on her needs/wants) — become physically fit in mind, body, and soul — meaning eat good, exercise, drink water, pamper herself etc…. and finally make a plan on what she wants her OUTCOMES to be, and what SHE NEEDS to do to make the outcomes a reality. Be there for her and support her, but do not make the decisions for her – give her both pros and cons if she asks your opinion. She needs to be in charge of her life.

The second link is a governmental publication (an ebook) from Health/Human Svc. Mental Health Dept. it has a ton of information.

What is the difference between self-esteem and arrogance?

November 26, 2009 at 7:02 pm | self esteem
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When you meet someone who feels that they are attractive, are they demonstrating positive self-esteem or arrogance?

When you meet someone who feels that they are intelligent, are they demonstrating positive self-esteem or arrogance?

When you meet someone who feels that they are a good person, are they demonstrating positive self-esteem or arrogance?

Where do *you* draw the line between positive self-esteem and arrogance?

arrogance is having a lot of self esteem and lying to oneself that he is what he is not. self esteem is the measurement of how you think of yourself. youre arrogant when youre going against the actual truth in the back of your brain