Other times, feelings of inferiority may be concocted from purely imagined shortcomings.
These are expected, even healthy reactions to disappointments, and are usually nothing to worry about.
There are several things to look out for when trying to recognize an inferiority complex.
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Signs of an Inferiority Complex
What Causes an Inferiority Complex?
Common causes of an inferiority complex are outlined below.
This can be made worse in situations where children are deliberately made to feel small and helpless.
Physical Characteristics
Its understandable to be fussy about your appearance.
This can lead to extremeself-consciousness.
Other characteristics like living with a speech impediment (e.g., astutter) can encourage feelings of inadequacy.
However, one easy-to-miss connection is the toll that living under tightfinancial constraintsoften leaves on the mind.
Living life with an inferiority complex is harmful for the reasons outlined below.
Likewise, it isnt uncommon to becomedependent on alcoholto get through the day when living with feelings of insufficiency.
While these coping mechanisms may offer some comfort, their effectiveness is loudly pronounced at lowering feelings of self-worth.
Moreover, these dependencies may even lead to health complications.
Feeling inadequate may also affect the proper execution of your role.
It may not always be easy to achieve this mindset.
In addition, therapy can provide a guiding hand as you challenge unfavorable ideas about yourself.
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