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Do I have a low or high self-esteem? Yes, I can definitely say that I have low self-esteem. I'm working on the problem, but it still shows up on a regular basis.

If I have a low self-esteem, what do I think is the cause of it? I can't say for sure, because I haven't discussed this with a doctor. However, I believe part of the problem was sexual abuse as a teenager. Another part of the problem is that I am, and always have been, an emotional person. As a results, I tend to take negative comments personally.

How important is it to have a high self-esteem? I don't think a high self-esteem is as important as knowing your weaknesses and strengths. Once you know those, you can work on your weaknesses to improve them.

Has my self-esteem fluctuated throughout my life? My self-esteem fluctuates, which causes me to fantasize because I don't want to deal with the fluctuations.

In what ways has my self-esteem fluctuated? At this point in my life, my self-esteem fluctuates when I make a mistake, such as neglecting to fill out paperwork that I should have filled out last month. I miss read some instructions, and didn't fill out the paperwork. Now I have to wait, at least, thirty days before I receive my SNAP allotment.

How does a person balance having a high self-esteem without coming across as arrogant or unlikable? I have no idea because I'm still working on having regular self-esteem.

How does a person balance having a low self-esteem without coming across as weak or an easy target for predators? Listen to your intuition, speak up when you think you're being pushed around, and if you don't like the situation you find yourself in get out. I also helps to have friend and/or family that care about you.