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M T
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M T asked in HealthMental Health · 1 decade ago

what do you think??

most of my friends tell me i have low self esteem... it kinda bothers me, cuz i dont see whats wrong, or why its such a big deal. i feel okay with myself, i know my faults, and they dont bother me much... i also know my strong points, and am proud of them.

so my question is, why is it such a big deal, why do my friends keep stressing this, and can i do something about it?

Update:

these are some of my closest friends

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    I go through the same thing. I have finally gotten my boyfriend to understand I joke about my flaws because I can. Not because I have low self esteem. Like you I am OK with me. I am sure that dang near everyone has things about themselves they would like to change as do I, but again, I like me. You can't change anybody else's thought process. As long as you are happy with you, don't worry about what anyone else is saying or stressing about. At the end of the day your thoughts are the most important.

  • 1 decade ago

    Depends on your definition of "friends" if these are close friends that you've known your whole life, try not to turn a deaf ear so quick. Maybe they're seeing something your not, or maybe they've noticed a change in your over-all mood/personality. However, if these are just friends you see every once and awhile at school or wherever, try not to weigh too much on what they say. Often times, those aquaintances are just saying stuff to "talk" and really don't know you as a person.

    If you're wondering if you have low self esteem there are few key areas of your life that you can look at for clarity: Such as, do you find yourself constantly beating yourself up? Saying things like "I'm stupid, fat, ugly, etc?" Do you surround yourself with people that you know are not good for you? How are your grades in school? Have your relationships with people you hold in high reguard changed because of your mood recently?

    Do you go out of your way to try and "hide" things/aspects of yourself that you find ugly, displeasing, or think someone else will make fun of?

    Keep in mind when your young, your hormones are all over the place and more times than not your mood changes are due in large part to that. But if you notice a big, drastic change or find yourself thinking/worrying about the same thing CONSTANTLY (like weight, looks, school work, etc) maybe it's time to speak up and talk to someone. Talk to you parents, if you can't then talk to an advisor at school, or teacher that you really look up to. No one will judge you or think you weird. It's the stronger smarter people in life who know when they're in a tough spot and when to ask for help.

    Best of Luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    You sound just fine to me. I dont know where your friends are coming from-but tell them how you feel and if they continue-maybe find some new friends. If they do keep telling you you have low self-esteem-you might start to believe it and that would really be bad. You go girl.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    those are your friends opinions of you. If they were true friends then they would not be tearing you down like that, and try to make you feel bad about yourself. It should bother you because they are not being very nice to you. Stand up for yourself, and tell them that you do not see yourself that way and to leave you alone.

    I hope not all of your friends say that to you. There the ones with the problem , just tell them , and start speaking up for yourself.

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  • 1 decade ago

    It does not sound that you have low self esteem. They probable mean somthing else and calling it low self esteem.

  • 1 decade ago

    If you feel comfortable with yourself, then don't worry about what your friends say. You should confront them, tell them how you feel about yourself and tell them to shut it. Their entitled to their own opinions, however, you don't have any obligation to listen to them.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    who cares what they think! if you're fine w/ yourself tell them that. tell them to please stop telling you how you feel about yoruself, because you're fine with the way you are. then be like you don't see me picking on you (fill in with a mean insult) ha that'll show them!

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