The Inferiority complex It is a disorder whereby, in certain situations, we feel inferior to others. This feeling of inferiority is accompanied by a high degree of anguish and anxiety, accompanied by a great feeling of worthlessness and to see others much more qualified than us themselves. In the long run, to avoid this feeling, those who suffer from it usually avoid situations in which they feel inferior, with which their personal, family and emotional life are affected.
To overcome this complex, the first thing we must do is detect what are the negative thoughts that lead us to feel that way. Many times they are automatic, usually wedged into our unconscious during our childhood, which makes it not always an easy task. Once we have detected them, we must make an effort to deactivate them, while replacing them with positive thoughts, which help us combat this anxiety.
Normally, we feel inferior because we only see the negative in ourselves and the positive in others, without being able to carry out an objective analysis.
Therefore, we must focus on our strengths, our capabilities, what we can contribute. If our self-esteem is very damaged, it will be difficult for us to find them, so we can ask a friend or a trusted family member to help us detect them.
If the complex is due to lack of competence in some activity or training, the best to fight against he is to bring us up to date through conferences, recycling courses, studies... everything that gives you security in yourself same.
Stay away from people who enjoy denigrating and belittling others. We all know a family member or partner with this behavior, and they tend to prey on those people in whom they detect a lack of self-esteem. Do not give credibility to what he says and try to get away from his circle.
This article is merely informative, in Psychology-Online we do not have the power to make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment. We invite you to go to a psychologist to treat your particular case.
