I did a quick online Self Esteem Quiz to see how I measure on the Self Esteem Scale. Does doing this not imply it would be low, as someone with a high level of Self Esteem would probably recognise this in themselves and not feel the need to do a QUIZ? Which also implies that mine would be low as I feel the need to be validated by an online test?
Your Self-esteem score is: 33
Compare your score to the following categories to see how you feel about yourself and how your self-esteem may be affecting your health from an anxiety perspective.
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0 - 20
Low self-esteem.
We recommend that you seek professional coaching, counselling, or therapy in order to develop healthier self-esteem. Often, low self-esteem is a factor in the development of an anxiety disorder. Low self-esteem can also be a factor that prevents recovery.
Seeking help early is important, as anxiety disorders become entrenched the longer they are unresolved. The more entrenched they become, the longer they take to resolve. However, anxiety conditions can be fully resolved at any stage. The only difference is that recovery will take longer the more entrenched the anxiety condition is.
Seeking help early is the best approach.
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21 - 40
Moderately low self-esteem. Self-esteem should be an area of personal development for you if you are experiencing an anxiety disorder, as low self-esteem is a contributor to the onset and perpetuation of an anxiety condition.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, personal coaching, or counselling are all ways to increase self-esteem. Self-help materials can also provide information, help, and support.
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41 - 60
Moderate self-esteem. While this is a moderate level, it may be contributing to the onset or the perpetuation of an anxiety condition.
You may want to seek self-esteem or anxiety disorder self-help or counselling assistance in order to help lower your risk of further development.
Since anxiety disorders have a number of degrees, it's important to prevent further escalation as anxiety disorders become more entrenched the longer they are left unresolved.
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61 - 80
Moderately high self-esteem. There are a few characteristics that may increase your risk of developing an anxiety disorder. You may want to seek self-esteem self-help information in order to reduce your overall risk of developing an anxiety condition.
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81 - 100
High self-esteem. Healthy self-esteem helps to prevent the development of an anxiety disorder.
I am interested to learn but not at all surprised that Self Esteem is an area that requires my attention. I really struggle with this area especially in my practice! Does this hold me back, YES I think it does as I can constantly seek re-assurance from peers. I am unable at times to trust my won judgement/ instinct when pursuing an idea!
