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  2. Self-esteem instability - Wikipedia

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    Self-esteem stability refers to immediate feelings of self-esteem which, generally, will not be influenced by everyday positive or negative experiences. [1] In contrast, unstable self-esteem refers to fragile and vulnerable feelings of self-esteem which will be influenced by internally generated, such as reflecting on one's social life, and externally received evaluative information, for ...

  3. Hyperthymic temperament - Wikipedia

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    Hyperthymic temperament, or hyperthymia, from Ancient Greek ὑπέρ ("over", meaning here excessive) + θυμός ("spirited"), is a proposed personality type characterized by an exceptionally, or in some cases, abnormally positive or irritated mood and disposition.

  4. Self-esteem - Wikipedia

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    Contingent self-esteem is derived from external sources, such as what others say, one's success or failure, one's competence, [86] or relationship-contingent self-esteem. Therefore, contingent self-esteem is marked by instability, unreliability, and vulnerability.

  5. Mood swing - Wikipedia

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    Changes in a person's energy level, sleep patterns, self-esteem, sexual function, concentration, drug or alcohol use can be signs of an oncoming mood disorder. [ 83 ] Other major causes of mood swings (besides bipolar disorder and major depression ) include diseases/disorders which interfere with nervous system function.

  6. Contingent self-esteem - Wikipedia

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    An individual's self-esteem fluctuates in response to different events. [2] Men and women alike are also selective about which events affect their self-esteem. [2] This instability of self-esteem is the result of having contingent self-worth. [2] Good and bad events can momentarily raise or lower feelings of self-esteem. [2]

  7. Dysthymia - Wikipedia

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    Dysthymia characteristics include an extended period of depressed mood combined with at least two other symptoms which may include insomnia or hypersomnia, fatigue or low energy, eating changes (more or less), low self-esteem, or feelings of hopelessness. Poor concentration or difficulty making decisions are treated as another possible symptom.

  8. 10 Signs of Low Self-Esteem, and What To Do Instead ... - AOL

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    Low self-esteem may have one or many roots, depending on the individual. "Low confidence can be attributed to environmental, biological and psychological factors," says Dr. Lira de la Rosa.

  9. Emotional dysregulation - Wikipedia

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    Part of emotional dysregulation, which is a core characteristic in borderline personality disorder, is affective instability, which manifests as rapid and frequent shifts in mood of high affect intensity and rapid onset of emotions, often triggered by environmental stimuli. The return to a stable emotional state is notably delayed, exacerbating ...