Always struggled with low self esteem

[Whiterose22]

How do I overcome this? I've always suffered from a very young age. It would be a constant comment at parents evening when I was a child and as I've gotten older it's gradually got better... but it's recently got worse again the last couple of years. I'm starting a new job in February and I'm just absolutely petrified of it feeling like I know I'll be awful and get fired. I think some of it might be anxiety but I haven't got a clue how to deal with my general feelings. I also suffer in social situations which I haven't before. I just want to be normal.

I suffer from the same so I know how you feel and it’s pretty all consuming.

Mine is the result of a neglectful parent and a long marriage with a controlling bully.

Ive been seeing a therapist who told me about ACT, Acceptance and Commitment Theory. It makes sense but I’m finding it difficult to put it into practice because I’m so used under stress to revert to my usual (non) coping methods.

Unless you could afford therapy or even CBT, I’d suggest go online or buy any books you can find on anxiety or low esteem. Read everything you can, you might just find something that clicks.

If the anxiety is getting worse, is it worth seeing the GP?