How anxiety kills self-confidence

From doubting ourselves to seeking external validation, here are a few ways by which anxiety kills confidence.

Published on: Jul 25, 2023 3:38 PM IST

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Anxiety and low confidence walk together. When we feel anxiety, that helps in fueling low self-confidence. Low self-confidence, in turn, leads to more anxiety. Explaining this, Therapist Carrie Howard wrote, "Anxiety chips away at your self-confidence over time, and then having low self-confidence fuels more anxiety." She further noted down the signs. (Unsplash)

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People with anxiety always feel that their decisions are wrong – this makes them second guess themselves and doubt themselves at all times.  (Unsplash)

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We end up comparing ourselves with others, and doubting our own abilities, leading to lower self-confidence.  (Unsplash)

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We seek external assurance, because we are not able to validate ourselves.  (Unsplash)

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The freeze reaction happens frequently, and we end up procrastinating.  (Unsplash)

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One of the best ways forward is to address anxiety and understand the triggers we have. This will help us to become more self-aware and heal.  (Unsplash)