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Comments from a reader:
I have just finished reading Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem. Two weeks ago my Rabbi told me that you cannot cure yourself until you know you are sick. I think you would call the same thing "awareness". Both the Rabbi and to a greater degree, your book, have not only made me aware, but I was on the path of rehabilitation before I had finished reading Chapter 1. I am 62 years old and have lived in the wilderness of low self esteem. Your book is the harbinger of change. Now I will read it again.
Thank you most sincerely,
David, Hollywood, Florida
(March 26, 2005)
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June 10, 2009 at 02:03 PM
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I have just run across this website for the first time today. I believe that probably 80% of the people in America suffer from low self esteem. My question is this: Why are there not courses available in our public school systems that address this issue at an earlier point in life? Why should people suffer for years before they stumble across what is really wrong with them. It is usually after they have had several bad relationships, maybe substance abuse and possible suicide attempts that they decide they need help. I truly believe that if we had the right curriculum in our public schools that it would correct a lot of these problems. So many people know that they have problems but do not have the means to seek private therapy. Even if they can afford it, many will not seek therapy because they believe that is for crazy people. I would love to see a class added to our schools and be a requirement. Do you ever think this would be possible. I truly feel we as Americans could all benefit from a class such as this in our schools. I am a mother and just have a passion to see others reach for their full potential.
Lee Carole Poe
Arkansas
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May 07, 2009 at 04:31 PM
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I have struggled with anxiety for 37 years. I pushed myself through the pain and became a successful professional, married a beautiful woman and started a family but I never felt at peace or fully enjoyed all the beauty that surrounded me. I cannot put into words the mental anguish of not knowing what was wrong with me and not being able to solve it. I eventually deteriorated to the point I couldn't work, eat or sleep. I honestly thought I was going to die. To look into the beautiful eyes of your daughter and not be capable of truly loving her at that moment is the most painful thing that nobody should have to endure. Over 6 months I visited 3 therapists, ordered 2 on line programs for anxiety disorder and read 3 books. Nothing worked until I finally came to the conclusion that I had low self esteem. I still have a hard time identifying myself with it and will usually label it a "thought disorder". It is truly sad that there is such a stigma attached to admitting you have low self esteem. After 10 weeks of Dr Sorensen's technique, I can see the light. Finally, for the first time in my life I know what is wrong with me and have the tools and ability to correct this. I always considered myself as someone who saw the world clearly even though I didn't feel it. I am now seeing how distorted my programmed views were and am beginning to feel and visualize the freedom of my spirit and love through telling myself the truth because the truth is beautiful 99% of the time. I am now seeing clearly how the simplest programmed belief by my parents would damage me if I didn't follow it as an adult. Things as simple as feeling guilt every morning I drank a cup of coffee (because coffee was not allowed in our house). All these simple negative thoughts build into a vicious cycle. The feelings of obligation, guilt and need for approval. Realizing I wouldn't even like the person I would need to be to achieve my parents approval. I know I have a long ways to go and more pain to endure to reach my goal but just the moments of truth I am feeling has given me the strength to conquer this. I cannot imagine anyone enduring this without hope.
April 27, 2009 at 09:12 PM
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I am so excited that you understand the impact of low self-esteem. I too have worked with people for years and tried various programs to help but our clients were not able to sustain their level of confidence much past the end of the program. I know without a doubt that you are right, this is a recovery process just like any other disorder and it takes time to work through the process to recovery.
I look forward to going through the training to become a therapist and working on my self-esteem issues. I grew up in an dysfunctional environment (alcohol and violence) and I am very much aware that I was affected but had no idea what to do about it.
Thank you so much for putting yourself out there for those of us who want to recover and take control of our lives.
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