Low Self-Esteem Misunderstood & Misdiagnosed (Paperback)

~ Marilyn Sorensen (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"carefully explains... why [low self-esteem] is seldom recognized or treated seriously...This is an important book that could save lives." -- THE STATESMAN JOURNAL, September 23, 2001

"outstanding resource. Sorensen expertly guides readers in self-evaluaton. Author connects with readers, has excellent writing skills, establishes warm, comfortable tone. -- TODAY'S LIBRARIAN 12/2001

candid, straight forward...an excellent book...specifically for people who've tried to seek help and found nothing useful...Highly recommended! -- THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

Product Description

Millions of people suffer from a serious problem called low self-esteem, which is largely misunderstood and trivialized by spouses, friends, and society in general. Additionally, thousands of these people pay large sums of money they can ill afford to spend and devote precious time and energy going to therapy, with few positive results. Since writing her first book, Dr. Sorensen has received hundreds of emails from some of these people who say they now know what their problem is and expressing anger that their efforts to get help have fallen on deaf or inept ears.

In this book, Dr. Sorensen speaks candidly about her profession, charging that the problem is that even most therapists do not understand the inner experience of low self-esteem, do not take it seriously, and frequently misdiagnose or mistreat it. She strongly states that therapists have succumbed to the mandate of managed care and to a faulty diagnostic system that only perceive low self-esteem as a symptom of other disorders, rather than a disorder in--and of--itself. Finally, she talks about the many magazine articles and books that present LSE as a nagging but insignificant problem that could easily be rectified through superficial means, if only the person would try.

This book educates people about the seriousness of low self-esteem, empowers and provides hope to those who suffer from low self-esteem and who have previously been misdiagnosed or mistreated. Though they cannot recapture the time lost and money spent on therapy, this book will help LSE sufferers understand that, with the right guidance recovery is, indeed, possible. Suggestions are given as to how to find that help.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Wolf Publishing Company (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966431510
• ISBN-13: 978-0966431513
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #608,222 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You should read., March 22, 2002

By	mihorin (Japan) - See all my reviews

This book is as interesting as her earlier book and it's worth reading if you are suffering from depression,anxiety,anger,loneliness,fear of failure,or negative view of yourself and others. Medication can mask the symptoms you are suffering but nothing will not be solved by medicines if your real problem is low self-esteem built by the experiences from childfood. Before you plan to see a theapist,read this book!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW THIS INFORMATION!!!, August 24, 2001

By	Kathy Henderson (The Great Northwest) - See all my reviews

As in her first book, Dr. Sorensen reveals amazing insights about low self-esteem that others have obviously not recognized. In fact, her understanding of the issue of low self-esteem could result in amazing and far reaching changes in how therapists and others treat this problem. Hopefully, her insights in both this and her first book, "Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem", will help society finally realize the seriousness of the problem, will help people recognize that low self-esteem is a valid disorder that should be given the attention and validation it deserves, and that people will also recognize that low self-esteem is not easily overcome.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A straightforward look at what low self-esteem really is, January 13, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Low Self-Esteem: Misunderstood & Misdiagnosed by clinical psychologist Marilyn Sorensen (founder and director of The Self-Esteem Institute) is a candid, straightforward look at what low self-esteem really is, its harmful effects, why it is frequently misdiagnosed and how sufferers can best find the help they need. An excellent book written specifically for people who have tried to seek help and found nothing useful Low Self-Esteem is highly recommended reading, the non-specialist general reader, as well as psychology students and novice therapists seeking more information and perspectives on the chronic issues and problems arising from a condition of low self-esteem.