Fluctuating Self-Esteem

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This is probably going to be one of the more optimistic posts in The Haven because I am just seeking out information.

My self-esteem ranges from feeling I can handle nearly anything to extreme caution that usually leads to being too slow to react to get what I intend on doing right correctly. I am curious if anyone here can relate to this.

What causes self-esteem fluctuations and how exactly does one find a healthy balance where you just become confidence after getting a strong sense of accomplishment? Does it require constant preogression to get to a new level of abilities?

it is normal for self-esteem to fluctuate. that said, going from near omnipotence to paralysis brings to mind the diagnosis of bipolar.

My self esteem is always in the basement. It's been like that all mah lahf.

You have bipolar.

My father had it, my brother has it. I don't have it, everyone just assumes I do. But they fail to realize that depressed people are capable of getting angry, oft mistaking the anger for manic behavior. But what you described is clearly indicative of bi-polar mood swings.

Of course, I'm no shrink. Hence, you may want a professional opinion.

Yeah, to me what you're talking about sounds like Bipolar. Neverhtheless, it's a good topic. Self esteem realy does tend to fluctuate for me. Sometime I feel great other times I feel not so great. I guess that's normal, but sometimes that difference prevents me from seeing the light of day

My mother has bipolar. Is it genetic?

bipolar does tend to run in families.

My self-esteem fluctuates by what stage I'm going through at my life and what kind of friends I have and if I have a job, etc. I think a sign of rapidly changing self-esteem can be a sign of a type of bipolar but I'm not completely sure. I know fluctuating self-esteem is pretty normal by what's going on in your life though and it can have a lot to do with social aspects and accomplishments and career.