Title: Why Are People Insecure? 7 Root Causes of Insecurity.
Headings: Why Are People Insecure?
Why Are People Insecure?
The root cause of all insecurity is fear, and it’s shaped by our past experiences
Like any situation, overcoming insecurities can look different for each person.
Insecurity starts in the home, with your primary caretakers
We don’t know how to do something or because we don’t measure up to others
It is due to the relationship they have established to themselves
Narcissists are ironically some of the most insecure people you will meet.
It came from fears–mostly about the future
We are our own harshest critics
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Content: Why Are People Insecure? 7 Root Causes of Insecurity. Self-Esteem
Why Are People Insecure? By Carmen Jacob
Updated on March 22, 2021
Anyone can be insecure – whether that is towards a colleague, a friend, or even in a relationship. But what makes people insecure? We asked 8 experts to share their insights. Sal Raichbach PsyD, LCSW
Licensed Psychologist, Ambrosia Treatment Center
The root cause of all insecurity is fear, and it’s shaped by our past experiences
Feelings of worthlessness as a child usually carry over into adulthood, impacting our self-perception and how we interact with others. It doesn’t matter if these interactions are actually detrimental. Self-esteem is based on our reactions to these relationships and the world around us, so the perception matters more than the reality. We use these reactions to form an understanding of the world around us, which is why insecure people tend to be uneasy and anxious.