Feelings of Inferiority
Most of us probably keep our feelings of inferiority within reasonable bounds, but for some people feelings of depression go along with severe inferiority. There is no prediction of moods from outward events. Friends and relatives often do not realize. the extent of the depression. While normal feelings of inferiority relate to comparisons ith the ideal, such comparisons carried to excess turn to envy. The individual makes comparisons about his weaknesses, rarely about his strong points. Most such people actually have a number of accom•. lishments, but they themselves do not realize this fact.
The person who lacks confidence to a great degree not only fails :n adjusting to many normal problems, but also makes his life :niserable. His fear of himself often is severe enough to cause him to :epress his talent and abilities. Outwardly, this person may display ability, but actually he holds back because of fear of failure; even
mild risk taking is shunned. Said one counselor: "If I can get the client to better understand the nature of fear and anxiety, he or she may come around to taking the chance of a possible failure.
