Suffering from inferiority complex, always get teased, overshadowed since childhood. Difficult to take initiative. How to overcome?
Patient: I am suffering frm inferiority complexon, an am smallest in the family and been always ovrshadowd by my bigger brother, my opinion is always givn last or no priority, i was teased by my classmates for being fat, frequently abused by my brother , now i am 19 yr old, and maintained good physic and height but i still have left over of my childwood mayhem, i always find difficulty to take initiative, make new frnds, gal frnds.. Pls adviss e me, i am going to persue charterd accntancy intrnship nxt month, and i am vry nervous.. Doctor: Hi,You need to focus on your strengths rather than your weaknesses and the traumatic past. Look at your achievements and feel proud of them. When you like yourself for what you are, it shows in your demeanor and self confidence and attracts people towards you. So make a list of your successes and appreciate yourself. Also start practicing relaxation exercises to get rid of your nervousness. Slow, deep breathing and progressive muscular relaxation are both good techniques for relaxation. You can get detailed instructions online for these techniques.Hope this helps you. Best wishes.