The following questions are related to ‘Self-esteem’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
Q: I have a bad habit of reading too much into things. For example, if someone never texts me back or doesn’t say ‘hi’ in the hall, I assume I’ve done something to make them mad or that they just don’t like me. Even when someone I know is a friend does something like this, [...]
Q: I’m 19 years old. My question is about constant feelings of loneliness, depression, and failure in life. I was a successful exchange student. While I was away from my home country, I felt appreciated for the first time and learned to not be so shy as I had been. But after I returned home [...]
Q: I’ve always had a mother who is controlling and a perfectionist. But now that I am 31 years old, I see much of her behavior as unacceptable attempts to control me.
I own my own home, but after splitting up with my spouse I had my father co-sign a new loan with me. The property [...]
Q: I am a 21-year-old female, and I have a 19-year-old boyfriend. We have been together a little over 7 months. We are also in a long-distance relationship at the moment until he can get his financial situation sorted out and come to be with me.
I love my boyfriend, but I have noticed some things [...]
Q: I have a real dilemma. I have a big problem talking to people in my workplace or neighborhood. I feel very very shy and feel like what I might have to say would not interest them. I have left three jobs because I have felt stressed at work and didn’t talk to people at [...]
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