how would you rate your self-esteem?

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It differs depending on mood and a host of other factors, but I'd say it's just right. Average. I'm fine with who I am, and I don't feel the need to prove to anyone (myself included) that I'm worthwhile.

It used to be too low for years, but this has changed.

I think the term "self-esteem" is overused. People make the mistake of thinking we should make people feel good before they can achieve something. I feel that true "self-esteem" is a result of accomplishment, rather than an end in itself. How does it boost someone's self confidence to do anything only half well? My self-confidence is boosted by accomplishing my goals.

My answer is adequately summed up by the following:

Self-esteem? Eh?

Mine is low, but not non-existent.

My self esteem has always been very low

My self-esteem would not be so bad if it werent for social phobia and anxiety attacks etc. *shrug*

I have strong integrity and a sense of self-worth, but depression (blah blah boring subject) really destroys it all over and over.

I have medium self-esteem. I have accomplihed things such as a B.A. in Psychology and am improving the way I handle life in general. The lower end of the self-esteem comes from memories of being "the scary girl", and the fact that I still feel awkward in many social situations. I also remember my past "outburts", which are a source of shame for me. Knowing that I have Asperger's has helped me realize there is a reason for the outburts, so I do feel better about them.

at home is very high, at college is very low

My esteem of myself is high. My other-people-esteem is low and falling fast.

Tends to swing between low and medium, depending upon how little or how much control I have upon my environment.

very low to none

Mine fluctuates like the weather.

Well put. Exactly. And what with global warming, it's an even better definition of my self-esteem. But on average, my self-esteem could be said to be medium to low, but there's never really an "average" in this respect, just like the weather....

Self esteem?

What crazy words and concepts are they going to come out with next?

Permasuplication?

Nah, I do not have very much self esteem to speak of.

Ditto....I think I suck but many other people suck more(thats how that works for me)but it doesnt work well.