For years I have had very low self-esteem even though I have tried to brush it off. I have found myself faking confidence for so long that I can't tell when it's real. I have always felt like I am not good enough and have been so hard on myself for so long. My counsellor and the program here is starting to help me challenge those thoughts I've had for so long. My inner voice is constantly influencing my behaviour. I do experience anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression, and problems with friendships and relationships. I used to do poorly in school as well but once I started college I knew I had to at least change that no matter how I felt. Working hard to have good grades now does help my esteem a little bit, but that harsh negative voice inside is still sometimes telling me that I'm not good enough.
