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Low self-esteem is a personality trait in which a person does not think very highly of himself. For example, he may not feel he is attractive enough, popular enough, tall enough, thin enough, smart enough, humorous enough, etc

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

14 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Is Symptom of

Minor depressive disorder
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
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ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults
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