{"id":9389,"date":"2020-12-14T18:34:46","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T17:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/more-selfesteem.com\/?page_id=9389"},"modified":"2022-02-04T10:19:18","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T09:19:18","slug":"the-risks-of-low-self-esteem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/more-selfesteem.com\/more-self-esteem\/building-self-esteem\/what-is-self-esteem\/why-is-self-esteem-important\/the-risks-of-low-self-esteem\/","title":{"rendered":"The Risks of Low Self Esteem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
It is normal to experience low self-esteem from time to time. For example, our self-esteem may take a hit if someone makes a rude comment to us. However, it is not normal to feel low self-esteem all of the time. This can wreak havoc on your mental and physical well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On this page we will try to understand what risks people face when they suffer from low self esteem, and how big a problem this is. There are many steps you can take to improve your level of self-esteem and confidence and we will also take a look at those. So, if you are suffering from a lack of confidence please be sure to read this page carefully and learn what you can do to help yourself overcome this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The risks of low self esteem include both mental and physical health risks. Self-esteem can cause negative thinking which in turn can cause depression, anxiety, eating disorders and unhealthy behaviours and habits.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Mind (2019)<\/a>, low self esteem can change very quickly and can be caused by abuse, unemployment, academic problems, stress, or health issues both mental and physical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the above factors such as stress, problems while studying or health issues can affect many people. So, low self esteem is quite common. How common?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joe Rubino, in his Self Esteem Book, claims 85% of us experience low self esteem. other studies seem to suggest it is quite common and particularly in certain groups such as adolescent girls and boys. This research<\/a> by Dove found that 60% of girls between 15 and 17 feel bad about their appearance, and stop doing certain activities because of how they feel about themselves. The Stage of Life Survey<\/a> found that approximately 46% of teenagers completing their survey admitted to experiencing low self esteem on an ongoing basis. This study<\/a> found that between the ages of 12 and 16 low self esteem rates increase from about 15 to 25% and overall, 17% of the boys compared to 23% of the girls tested low for self-esteem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s take a look now at some of the dangers and main problems that can arise from low self-esteem and how these can affect you. In this section, we’ll cover effects such as depression, anxiety, drug addiction and loneliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One major risk of low self esteem is depression, which can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Common is Low Self Esteem?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Are The Risks of Low Self Esteem?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You Are More Likely to Develop Anxiety and Depression if You Suffer From Low Self Esteem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n