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What happens to people with low self esteem and an insecure sense of self?

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The Solution explains the use of assertive communication skills for better mental health of individuals with low self esteem and insecure sense of self.

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What happens to people with low self esteem and an insecure sense of self?

When people have problems being honest to themselves about their character flaws and ability to have stable positive relationships, assertive communication skills can help break the cycle of being mistrusted by others and not being trustworthy.

Thus, people who have low self-esteem, personal insecurity, feel threatened by and are deeply jealous of others, and have a desire to ridicule and humiliate other people because of their untrue negative thoughts and feelings towards select others.

As other well intentioned and welcoming individuals and families frequently experience negative interactions with people wo have lack of assertive communication skills, they get dejected and are left with little or no possibility of continuing to engage ...

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