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I have low self esteem. How do I overcome this? Please help. I feel depressed all the time. I'm irritated with life most of the time.

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Hi Low self esteem cna be due to lot of reasons. Tell me what do you feel low about? Is it something real or imagined and exaggerated? Definetly it can be worked on. Low self esteem can give you an ... Read More

I am mentally stressed out a lot feels like to quit my life.. i have very low self esteem I don't know what's happening with myself..I am not even able to share with anyone and I feel like I am incapable of facing the society, ..Pls do help me out

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Why you are feeling so ? If there is no specific reason then It can be depression . But dont worry psychiatric treatment will help you out ... Read More

I keep having thoughts about harming myself to gain my partners attention and suffer from low self esteem. I have tried to physically harm myself and in process also gave up on life.

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I understand your distressful situation. You seem to be suffering from depressive symptoms including low self esteem and self harm thoughts. However more clarity is needed regarding your problem. Info ... Read More

H/o childhood sexual abuse. Consequently has developed low-self esteem and depression. Blames self and cannot sleep. Also gets flashbacks but refuses to talk.

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Hi, from your description it seems that the patient is suffering from an ongoing Depression or there may be associated PTSD . A detailed evaluation by a Psychiatrist will be necessary to come to a dia ... Read More

Hi Doc, my brother is facing low self esteem since three and half years. He is married and living separately. He don't like a marriage life and he don't have a job since three and half years. He completed MBA from london. But not at all interested to do any work. He do not have self confidence. Now sis in law decided for divorce. Is this a disease?

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Certainly sounds like he needs therapy It would be important to find out what his core issue is. Did something happen 3 years ago to trigger this down slide? If so he may need inner child healing. ... Read More

I have really bad depression and Betty lie self esteem when it comes to my face and body because I look really really ugly and I have fat all over my body. This effects me when I met new people carrier I'm not that confident talking to them and gradually lose on friends and friendships because of my very low self esteem. I want to grow my self este

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Self love is the most important thing, i understand how you feel, let us work at building your self esteem and gaining confidence to face the world. We can even deal with depression. ... Read More

I believe I suffer from low self-esteem. Of course its been there since childhood but by this age it has done a lot of damage. I am unable to maintain relationships, am critical of myself and others, i get jealous and insecure and hide it with anger and aggression which results in a lot of guilt. I cannot forgive myself and move on from things.

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Hello, You require counselling to overcome your issues,you can consult a psychologist/ psychotherapist and take counselling sessions,the issues you mentioned can be overcome with help from the profess ... Read More

I think I have extreme low self esteem, which is causing depression and troubles in all aspects of my life. My relationship is about to end, I cant focus on work, I am constantly burdening and disappointing my family. Despite the fact that on paper,I live an ideal life. My grades are high, I workout every single day, etc. I don't know why do I hate

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Hello dear, I can empathize with you...Just relax as there is solution for everything....Yes you need help as you appear to be distressed and you are not able to function as before.. particularly in ... Read More

3years back had my first panic attack,from that day onwards it became disorder, now situation is much better, but I think I need to work on my trauma and self esteem.

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Working on the issue is vital if that is an ongoing impediment to your functionality. Take Help of hypnotherapist and resolve the past memories and unlock the energies stuck in the past. Self esteem ... Read More

I've been a topper and an all rounder throughout my education years. Graduated from IIT. Since 2012 I think, I have been failing in everything I've set foot into. Jobs/ Relationships/ Family and Friends. Now I'm 30 and Jobless. I think it's because of poor self image of myself and being low on self confidence. Whom should I see?

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Hi, Failures and success are part and parcel of life..rather than feeling bad about it one should try to impoverise oneself..find solution...why you are failing in all spheres depends also on your cr ... Read More

I am constantly thinking what if something bad happens all the times sometimes I don't even able to control and I feel like I am not good enough I am lacking behind all bad things happen to me only I have become a total different person I sleep too much stress too much and only think negative unable to share how I. Feel i trust no one i don't know

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Hello ma'am With the explanation you have given for your issues, it seems you definately need a mental health advise, so as to restart a life with no more such issues and worries And for that you req ... Read More

I am neet aspirant ( 2nd drop ). Upto 10th I was topper , have clarity and focused , positive mindset coz I have supporting people like teachers and family . when I took neet and start prepare in home sometime family use to says ' tere se nhi hoga , bohot tough ye aur bohot batte ' which cause me to doubt on self and leads to hate studying , negati

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Hi . you appear to be depressed. Medicines and counseling can help. ... Read More

I am 20 and my problem is that I feel like I can't control my sexual desire at all and that makes me so scared. If there is something virtually sexual I get turned on easily. And if I am talking to any girl virtually I think and imagine about sex stuff. This all happens virtually only I never felt this way in real life but I am scared that this wil

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Life seems out of control. Worried about family and work. Unable to manage both. Feels like a failure

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These are negative thoughts usually seen in depression or after stressful situations try to share what happened and kindly take necessary steps…… I know u definitely want to come out to this state ... Read More

My height is 5'1". I'm very self conscious about my height. Whenever I go out and see someone more taller than me or in a movie, I feel very bad about myself and struggle internally with thoughts like WHY MY HEIGHT IS LIKE THIS upto a point I don't want to live anymore. Because of this I started avoided going out as much as possible. How can I cure

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One thing sure that u are avoiding going out decreasing interacting with others will slowly will leads to increased apprehension and anxiety so it is always the question of how we manage our everythin ... Read More

Hi, I am looking for a single/2 session treatment for anxity attacks, panic attack, low self esteem, confidence issues. I need help in overcoming this. However, I do not want a long term treatment as I do not think my situation is severe. Kindly help!

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Hi.... I am sorry to disappoint you but it is like having a minor heart attack and asking a doctor/cardiologist to make some quick fixes to correct it. We don't practice magic. Some techniques like hy ... Read More

I have had no self confidence and self-esteem since childhood. Never have any proud achievements. I have difficulty explaining to others what I want and what I love to do. Never had parents support when growing up. I don't know what to do with my life

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please consult with a psychiatrist for further evaluation and management ... Read More

I can't speak in group of people. My voice trembles when I speak in group of people. Hand tremors are there when someone's watching me. I have been suffering from this from many years. Now in my profession I will have to speak in front of the whole class . I want to get rid of this social anxiety and hand tremors. I have tried relaxation techniques

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IF these symptoms occur only in social situations such as public speaking, and IF you're otherwise completely fine in other situations, you may have Performance Anxiety. Both medications and therapy a ... Read More

I am preparing for neet . I was consulting with phychaitrist but do to some reason I cut off after 2 consultance only Now things are going worst day by day . It is not not just exam stress , alot of things have combined together . I had 2 Panic attack last year only Nd two before that . I feel blank on few moments Whole day things keep on going

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You might be experiencing what is called as a panic disorder, a type of Anxiety Disorder. ... Read More

When I think of doing anything, or do, I start feeling nervous, I feel heaviness in the left side of my chest, no matter how simple those tasks are, there is no such thing in it that causes panic, talk to anyone There is hesitation in doing, afraid to say something to anyone. I can't talk to girls. I am very upset please tell me some good effect

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Anxiety nos ... Read More

Hello sir/mam, i m 26year old boy. I faced physical and sexual abused when i was 12year old. At that time i just started masturbation and i heard some myths about that i belive on that. I m getting failure on my life due to unable to study cause of abusing issue and my beliefs is i got failure in my life due to masturbation. I loss my confidence le

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Please consult with a psychiatrist in person for further management ... Read More

My boyfriend doesn't give me time and doesn't put efforts for building a future with me. It is making me feel useless. He says he loves me but never tries to get married. I have literally started begging him for marrying me but his family doesn't want me to get married to him. I am suffering from trauma, self doubt and having suicidal thoughts. I s

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Hi. I can understand the emotional pain ... Read More

Hi There, I am 25 years old. Currently I am 6 months pregnant. I don't know the reason but I am feeling too low and feeling I don't have anyone arround.i am bleming myself for everything happening arround me. I need your help to overcome this severe crying and mood swings.

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Looks like Depressive features consult Psychiatrist you will be better ... Read More

It feels like I am doubting my self from last 7 months , I am trying to keep up well ... but I can't May be something is wrong with me.

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Hi. Be non judgmental in any situation. Dont adopt the stance of critical evaluation of anything. Be non reactive to communication from others ... Read More

Iam a 21M and iam just only joined a new company as a fresher by leaving ny home town.I always feels low and i fear of everything i don't have self confidence.I have depression and anxiety frequently...My daily life is ruining by these things.Need help

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Hello there. It is very natural to feel stress during any major change in our lives. But, when these emotions become so overwhelming, that they start affecting you personally, professional, than rath ... Read More

I have always been a good student, and over the time I have developed this obsessive thought of becoming good at everything and because of this I have become very self critical, and I don't think I am good enough. I always tend to seek for validations from others, I need to know if I am good daughter, or a good friend or sister. I just need to be g

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U take a consultation ,ur condition can be treated ... Read More

Last year I went through severe due to the loss in my freelance business and the end of some important-for-life relationships. I was broken, I really had suicidal thoughts in my brain but somehow Today I got over them, everything is almost stable waiting for me but the traumas I got were horrible. I am willing to move forward but the insecurities h

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Hi... Please consult a Neurologist first as the physical symptom (heating copper wires around right middle head) is unusual and can be caused by some other neurological condition. You can start your C ... Read More

My mother Mrs. Kamla met with an accident in jan 2010 . She had 2 neurosurgery after the accident. Due to injury in her brain there is speech problem and paralysis on half side of the body which resulted in limping in her walking. Though she has recovered physically but somewhere in her sub conscious mind there is deep trauma of this incident which

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I agree reprogramming will. Be useful to gain back confidence.. I suggest her to seek a psychological Counselor for a therapy.. ... Read More

This is regarding my brother , he is been a cheerful and jolly throughout his life. But since last 5-6 months(after lockdown) he spent lot of time with his phone and suddenly started having low mood, disrupt sleep and inferior complex. He is having few 3-5 chickenpox small pit holes on his forehead, that are not even visible unless you focus on the

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The medication and it's dose is rightly prescribed. Nexito plus is combination of antidepressant escitalopram 5mg and sedative/anti-anxiety clonazepam 0.5mg. Kindly start taking the prescribed dose o ... Read More

I have issues in trusting people and I feel useless at work It is very disheartening when people don't value my work and me as well .I feel bereft of friends and o feel alone and I feel really bad aftertgst

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Hi, it’s seems you are low self confidence you are very soft hearted and emotional person thats why you feel disheartened. I suggest to take therapy which make you strong and its help you to deal with ... Read More

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