To think it's impossible to raise low self-esteem once you're an adult?

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My self-esteem is so so so low. I think the absolute worst of myself all the time, most times without even realising it.

I recently resigned from my job and I'm convinced that they are happy to see the back of me, they were going to fire me anyway, I'm a burden and they regret hiring me. I have an email from my manager saying the opposite, yet my brain is clinging to one word in the email - that they 'understand' my decision. My brain is trying to tell me that they mean they understand why I'm leaving, that I've finally realised what a poorly performing employee I am and have finally got the hint to leave.

I know IABU and ridiculous, but I think it's impossible to change, it's so deeply ingrained in me

If you contact your GP they can refer you to have CBT and it really does work.
I think every person I know suffers low self esteem to some degree at some point in their life and I do agree it’s childhood that is to blame.

Try to be kind to yourself and make a list of all the things you do well.

@Choppypog I have discovered I really like Mel Robbins podcast. It might not be up everyone's street, but there are so many topics that help- covering self help/care