We have all felt like a "loser" at times. But if it permeates our whole lives, we have abnormally low self-esteem. Feeling good about ourselves and seeing ourselves as a valuable individual has a big impact on how we function in the world.
Low self-esteem can lead to excessive shyness, anxiety, persistent feelings of shame and relationship difficulties.
This stems from negative beliefs about ourselves, others and the world, such as "I'm not good at anything, so I don't deserve care and love." Psychological counselling can help us to heal our damaged self-image. Talking to a specialist can help us feel valued, listened to and believed in. We start to feel differently and gradually change our self-image.