The struggle to maintain a strong sense of self-worth can be overwhelming. Doubt and worrying take over our minds and make it difficult to feel certain about anything. On top of that, facing the burden of our own expectations can seem futile. We often try to reach societal expectations and live up to the expectations of others, but that can make us feel inadequate and even lead us to doubt our worth.
Life, like a tempestuous sea, often tosses us amidst turbulent waters. We navigate the waves of comparison and judgment, desperately seeking validation from the external world. Yet, as the days turn into years, we may find ourselves standing on the shore of our own consciousness, asking, “Am I enough? Do I truly matter?”
Combining the doubt of self-worth with depression can be incredibly overwhelming & lonely. A person’s sense of self-worth can be completely diminished, making it hard to have any motivation at all. It’s like no matter what they do, nothing is ever good enough. Aspects of life such as relationships, money or feeling overwhelmed can cause feelings of low self-worth that are difficult to ignore and can feed into the perpetual downward spiral of self-worth doubt and depression.
I argue that most of us in my generation often feel worthless, like we aren’t capable of achieving our goals or capable of creating a meaningful life. This leads many of us to feel depressed and can leave us feeling overwhelmed and defeated. Questioning our self-worth is something that many of us face, and it can have extremely negative impacts on our mental health. It’s important to be aware of the risks associated with questioning our self-worth, so that we can find healthier ways to cope with these feelings before they become too overwhelming.
It is important for people dealing with depression or low self-worth to take the time to connect with their emotions, talk about their worries, and practice coping mechanisms that help them reframe negative thoughts. Recognizing the effects that negative thoughts have on our mental health can be a fundamental step towards finding solutions and regaining a sense of self-confidence.