Posted by CarolAnn on February 5, 2000, at 14:57:02
In reply to inferiority complex, posted by amanda s on February 5, 2000, at 11:31:39
amanda s, You are not spoiled, you are just a high-needs person, you were born that way. I am the same exact type of person, and have had exactly the same type of experiences. Have you had therapy? If so, I would recommend more, and with a different therapist. It's obvious that you need someone to help you resolve your low self-esteem. Plus, a good therapist would be able to explain to your husband exactly what is going on with you and tell him what kind of support you need. As far as your kids, the therapist could also help you learn better parenting skills or could direct you to such a program. It's a common mistake to think that all you need is the right pill to make your life all better, but sometimes the pills are not enough and you need to actually put in some "talk therapy" work. I know, I've done both, and I am much better, not perfect, but better, and I know that just doing one thing, either therapy *or* medication, would not have been enough to improve my ability to deal with my life. It really is true that no one will respect you until you learn how to respect yourself. I wish you all the best and hope that you will keep us posted on how you are doing. CarolAnn
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