Hi,

Just wondered if self esteem is a symptom of depression or is depression a symptom of self esteem?? Also is self esteem genetical or learned? Im interested as recently I have come to realise just how low my self esteem is and has been as far back as my childhood. Its quite upsetting to realise that all the bad thoughts and feelings about other people were created myself and I want to go about lifting my confidence any ideas?

Thanks
Carl