It may present with guilt, worthlessness, hopelessness, lowered self esteem, social withdrawal or suicidal preoccupation [ 9, 10].
The authors argued that there is little evidence for frequent weighing lowering self-esteem or having negative effects.
In depression it is argued that individuals somehow become 'locked' in self-regulatory cycles, with unfavourable actual-ideal comparisons intensifying negative affect, lowering self-esteem, and impairing adaptive behaviour (Higgins, 1987; Ingram, 1990; Pyszczynski & Greenberg, 1987).
Previous studies had suggested that social rejection leads to lower self-esteem, increased likelihood of taking up smoking, and lower levels of educational attainment.
"Most biased sentiment does not rise to the level of a crime, and its impact in fear and lowered self-esteem is not always visible," Mr. Sederbaum said.
People feel worse about themselves -- suffering lowered self-esteem, to use a tiresome phrase -- when they've had a lousy haircut or when their hair flies around.
It leads to lower self-esteem and self-confidence.
It was also linked to lower self-esteem and body satisfaction.
Intentionally negative words can lower self-esteem, kill the joy of enthusiasm and change your attitude about life.
Some women, after their abortion, have also reported feelings of grief, anxiety, lowered self-esteem, regret, sexual dysfunction, avoidance of emotional attachment, flashbacks and substance abuse".
Repeating these messages to yourself strengthens them, leading to lowered self-esteem, guilt, shame, and feeling that you are undeserving of the things you deeply desire.
