Self Help Improvement

Low self-esteem can cause a lot of complications A lot of complications can be caused by low self esteem – both emotionally and physically – when not treated . The following details low self esteem symptoms that can put your health in danger .

Depression – This can occur when suffering from low self-esteem. They start to feel worthless , which detaches them from their friends and family . Separation only pushes them to think badly about themselves, which makes depression go even deeper . In very grave cases, some resort to taking their own life .

Anxiety – Low self-esteem causes folk to have hardly any confidence in themselves, which can lead to fear and panic attacks when they’re faced with a situation they do not want to be part of .

Stress – This is a common part of everyone’s lives, but it can appear much stronger for someone who’s experiencing low self-esteem. They’re very unlikely to take the steps necessary to escape some of the stress they are under , which in turn causes their anxiety to build .

Weight Gain – People often try to fill the void of self-esteem by eating . This can result in them piling on weight and becoming obese. Gaining too much weight can cause heart problems, diabetes, and many other illnesses.

Weight Loss - Where some people gain weight, others tend to binge and expel their food or starve themselves , thinking they will gain a more satisfying appearance . The sad fact is , they never reach the level where they become satisfied with their look and they become very sick, to a point where they have to get professional help .

Addictions – Some end up being addicted to street drugs or prescription drugs . Getting high on these drugs and living that moment in time in a different world where they have no cares and no issues . Unfortunately they can end up brain damaged or dead if the addiction isn’t dealt with early on.

Alcohol abuse – Some turn to drinking to try to forget their problems and feel good about themselves. Alcohol takes the place of their friends because it provides them the confidence they yearn for , but cannot find . It gives them courage and they behave in ways they wouldn’t normally have the courage to do. They soon find they cannot live without alcohol and then over time , the abuse of it can result in liver problems, heart disease and even contribute to the development of cancer .

This is not a complete list, there are many other causes . It’s important that anyone suffering with low self-esteem symptoms gets help to build their confidence back up. If not treated , these health problems (and even more serious ones) can happen . 

We enjoy reading their stories; stories of great men and women who against all odds not only found success but became legendary in the process.  Often, we think how such incredible achievements are fine for these people but in our own lives we are destined to remain in our meaningless rut.

And yet, it is this exact poisonous thinking that traps you and prevents you from reaching the potential you know is within you but can’t seem to extract. I have often wondered what makes some men great. In my opinion, the common ingredients appear to be twofold: belief and unwavering determination.

 Have you ever had a moment when you felt deep within your core an unshakable confidence?  That is the essence of belief.  It is when you know you are doing right with every fiber of your being.    It’s what propelled a man like George Washington to continue on despite devastating loses. It is historical fact that he lost almost every battle save one…the one that won the war.    He shook aside those who would betray him and ignored critics calling for his ouster.  Why?  Because he believed he was right.  He dismissed every other possibility but victory.     Yes, luck played a role as it often does men of greatness.    But what is luck if not the very manifestation of faith? It took a rare fog to save his army from complete annihilation in New York.  That fog arrived precisely when he needed it.   It was as if his will created the very thing that could save him.  Is this truly possible?  Yes, it is.   

In business, self made men that created out of nothing thriving companies that employed thousands and bettered the lives of millions did not happen in an instant.  Men such as Andrew Carnige that risked everything he had both mentally and monetarily on an idea, helped to physically create the very nation we enjoy today.   

The list of examples for greatness is utterly exhaustive.  However you’ll find the underlining theme remains true.   Faith, belief, confidence, name it what you will, but it is incredibly important.  This power is in you as well as it is every man.  Your challenge is foster it. If you think this is too cliche, you’re getting closer to your problem.  Too often today, our modern world has sapped us of our faith.   We want instant gratification or we quit.  We are unwilling to toil for years and reach the brink of failure only to wrestle success from its insidious grasp.  This is after all what a winner would do.    They believe in their cause and they fight for it until they have no fight left. 

Perhaps you are businessman struggling in a tough economy and money is running low.  How does a pep talk help you?  Well, I live in reality and I have learned that your spirit can remain strong by choice even as your financial state contracts.   When dollars are scare, will must replace it.  Whether you are presenting a better way to sell office supplies against fierce competition, or inventing a life saving medical device, the journey is often the same.  Success requires that we be willing to skate the line of failure.  It is the walk through fire that earns you the right to claim victory.  Some may achieve instant success but these cases are not the norm.  One sure fire way to become discouraged is to expect immediate success.   Instead, focus on the end result and only the desired end result.

One of the greatest inventors of all time, Thomas Edison, tried over 6,000 times before he found the right filament to burn inside what would become the light bulb.   With it the world changed too.  How many of us would be persistent enough to do this?  By the 20th, 60th, or even 10th time, how many would have quit and given up on a dream not knowing how close they were to its realization?  The answer is those willing to be ordinary would have.   I have simpler aspirations but they require no less dedication.  Armed with a cardscan and a few other office machines I am steadfast in my approach.  I want to sell millions of smead file folders through my company.  I want to challenge the big box supply stores in my industry because I believe I have a better way.  Now, I need only to stay the course.   You have opportunities within your field as well.

 As a kid we are told we can do or be anything we want. The early stages of dissatisfaction can be found right here.  As such, I do not subscribe to this mentality but instead keep at least one foot in reality.   I do however believe that there is greatness in all of us.  The hard part is finding it nurturing it and confidently and doggedly pursuing it.   When your inner greatness is discovered, opportunities and luck will suddenly appear where they could not be found before. 

Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Those patients that list or mention several of the conditions following may be suffering from an emotional condition referred to a Generalized Anxiety Disorder.  1) Constantly stressed, on edge or worried about even minor events or potential problems; 2) An anxiety grade which interferes with your work or family life; 3) Sudden physical symptoms, including shortness of breath, muscle fatigue, insomnia , irritability; 4) plagued by fears that you know are unrealistic or illogical; 5) shunning of link with strangers and societal settings – even family gatherings; 6) Sudden, unexpected panic attacks of heart-pounding surge.  Regardless of the causes and severity, all patients with GAD share one common characteristic – the inability to cope with life-altering affects of worry and fears that are easily and automatically dealt with by most people. That is why they are referred to as a panic attack.

Because everyone has differences in their mental makeup, there may be wide fluctuations in the causes and severity of an anxiety disorder from individual to individual.  Therefore, it is critical for sufferers to seek the services of a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist. It is for this reason – and the perceptible need for professional guidance – that the services of a psycho-therapist or other, psychological professional should be sought as soon as possible when experiencing an anxiety attack. After the causes and degree or depth of psychosis has been determined, a corrective regimen can be prescribed.

Recognizing emotional symptoms:

In addition to the obvious symptoms of intense anxiety panic and excessive or irrational fears of minor problems, there are also a number of other emotional symptoms that may result:  1) Irritability or bad moods; 2) Restlessness; 3) difficultness concentrating; 4) Easily startled; 5) Constantly expecting the worst; 6) Feeling jumpy/tense/afraid.   Again, most patients in need of anxiety treatment know that there is a low probability of their worst fears becoming reality; nonetheless they are unable to control their obsession on the worst outcome.  The total effect in many people is one of hopelessness – that things simply cannot befixed and that the future is probably going to be similar to their present level of sorrow.

Physical symptoms of an anxiety attack or GAD:

The majority of sufferers report several physical symptoms when these attacks occur: 1) Difficulty breathing or tightness in the thorax; 2) “Adrenalin surge” or the rapid heart-rate combined with panic and a feeling of the need to escape the situation; 3) perspiration in normal atmospheric conditions; 4) Shortness of breath; 5) Migraines ; 6) Sleeplessness .   In rare cases, some patients even report stomach upset, dizziness, even diarrhea. 

Understanding root causes and patient-specific sources of anxiety:

Many patients share multiple similarities in regard to their basic, emotional and mental makeup:  Often they are right-brained, emotional, sensitive and feel all feelings more deeply than their left-brained counterparts.  Often they have a history of being loners with long histories of social withdrawal and an overall malaise in social settings.  They also share other characteristics, including lack of self-confidence and, particularly in men, were bed-wetters, experienced hyperactivity and even learning disorders.  With an emotional sensitivity as a backdrop in adolescence, it is certainly no wonder that such individuals experience a radical response to stressful situations and often, therefore experience GAD.