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| Guide to Recovering from PTSD Contents Introduction information copyright | What is negative self-concept? Negative self-concept is having ideas about yourself that you are just not quite good enough. Your identity is not as positive as it might be for some reason. You question your abilities, capabilities, worth, intelligence or appearance. The future is not looking positive to you because your view of you isn’t, perhaps, as others see you. You refuse to „give yourself a break“ Low self-esteem can be the result of negative self-concept. This could have started in your family of origin or may have begun during adolescence. Wherever the start, it is important to your future to seek support now for you and your loved ones. Negative self concept colors your life because your everyday tasks may lack joy, you fear or expect rejection, body images suffers and irrational fears may increase if treatment is not sought. Low self-esteem may lead to feelings of inferiority, failure, incompetence and inadequacy. Veterans m ay become tired of these feelings and frustrated to the point of thinking of ending their life. When this lack of self-worth is experienced it is critical the sufferer receive intervention immediately. Thoughts of suicide must be taken seriously. Always go to the nearest emergency room for an emergency psychiatric evaluation if you desire to end your life. It is never wrong to listen to a desperate person’s cry for help and respond.
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What can I do to increase my self-concept? You can learn, with help and support, to like yourself, maybe for the fist time, maybe once again. You can learn your personal triggers to low self- concept. You will learn to accept your body, mind, and spirit as you are and improve yourself in a healthy way. Healthy coping skills your counselor may use to boost your self0- concept may include verbalizing your feelings, or recognizing your strengths, skills and assets. Discover your strengths and practice making positive statements about yourself. You will learn how to be more successful as your self-0 worth and self0- esteem increase. Individual and group psychotherapy can be very helpful as you gain insight. Medication may be helpful if anxiety, depression or other symptoms are affecting you as you seek relief from PTSD.
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