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courageouspanda2006
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Working on improving my low self-esteem and learning to manage my social anxiety.
PathStep 39 Compassion hearts193 Forum posts92 Forum upvotes134 Current upvotes134 Age GroupAdult Last activeMarch, 2025 Member sinceJanuary 6, 2025
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Hello.

I am 55 years old, divorced, and dealing with low self-esteem and social anxiety.

I am new on my journey and would love any advice on either if not both.

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Dealing with bottled up emotions
7 Cups Online Therapy / by courageouspanda2006
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 February 7th
...See more Hello, How would one go about dealing with bottled up emotions? Thank you,
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In over my head
Anxiety Support / by courageouspanda2006
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 February 5th
...See more I know I just started CBT. Is it normal to feel like I'm in over my head?
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Hypnosis as an option?
Self-Esteem / by courageouspanda2006
Last post
 February 5th
...See more Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has underwent or considered hypnosis for self-esteem issues? My therapist wants me to create a list of why I'm not happy with myself and/or why I consider myself unattractive. Trying to figure out why I think so low of myself and when it started. I'm having a difficult time with this due to not remembering most of my childhood. My father was an abusive alcoholic until I was 13 years old. I'm guessing I've blocked most or those years.
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Lower self-esteem than I thought
Self-Esteem / by courageouspanda2006
Last post
 January 24th
...See more Hello, I just started CBT with my therapist and I'm just now realizing how low my self-esteem actually is. I knew I had lower self-esteem than most but not as low as it appears to be. When someone compliments me, I usually crack a joke about that person needing to see an optometrist or get an eye exam. I absolutely hate getting gifts. I've always preferred to give the gifts. A coworker told me has never seen anybody get so upset at getting a gift. I never want any kind of party for my birthday and I am no fan of surprise parties. All signs of very low self-esteem. I never realized the reason I do these things and am ashamed of myself for doing them. I'll be 56 this year. I've missed out on so much. Any tips on boosting self-esteem would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Improving low self-esteem after 50
50 & Over Community / by courageouspanda2006
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 January 24th
...See more Hello, Looking for advice on improving low self-esteem. I've always had self-esteem issues due to my height. Being 6'-8", I don't really blend into the crowd. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Low self-esteem and social anxiety
Anxiety Support / by courageouspanda2006
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 January 21st
...See more How much does having low self-esteem impact a person's social anxiety?
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The gentle giant
Self-Esteem / by courageouspanda2006
Last post
 February 8th
...See more I suffer from low self-esteem. Being 6'-8", I intimidate some people and frighten a few. I can see fear in their eyes. This doesn't happen all of the time. I laughed to myself the first couple of times. I guess it's taken its toll after years of it happening. I'm the nicest guy a person could meet. It's a shame that even in 2025, we still judge a book by its cover.
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Introduction
Anxiety Support / by courageouspanda2006
Last post
 January 15th
...See more Hello, My name is Bill, and I am 55 years old. I've always dismissed my symptoms as shyness. Now I am finding out that I suffer from social anxiety. My symptoms have become worse due to 6+ years of isolation due to a separation. I was divorced in March of 2024. This isn't over, it's a do over. I suffer from severe anxiety around women, social gatherings, and gatherings in general. I don't have the best self-esteem. I didn't realize there was help available. I had pretty much accepted my condition. Now I'm eager to learn anything and everything in order to help me live again. I have acquired a therapist and will be starting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I'm anxious, yet still nervous of what's to come. Thank you and I'm always willing for any advice offered.
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