What is an inferiority complex?

“This is an erroneous belief that the person possesses things that can affect mental well-being and social life.

In the 90 years since Adler first defined the term, our notion of an inferiority complex has evolved.

Nafeesah Allen, Ph.D.

I would always see it as pathological.”

Two types.

They will develop broken self-esteem, coupled with poor confidence.

Kristina Hallett, Ph.D., ABPP

This unfavorable comparison gives a perceived sense of inadequacy and scarcity to the child," she explains.

This jot down stops people from meeting their goals because it manifests as low self-esteem anddebilitating insecurity.

A person might struggle to socialize or maintain healthy relationships because of their self-deprecating emotions.

Signs to look out for.

What causes someone to develop an inferiority complex?

“Our thoughts and our emotions are always linked to each other,” Javanbakht says.

A person’s self-judgment may also reflect implicit biases.

How to overcome the complex.

The bottom line.

Low self-esteem is always part of a larger ecosystem of conditions, Javanbakht says.