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dulaney0330 · 05-03-2007, 05:51 AM

I agree with the above posters. From a personal viewpoint, individuals who are constantly wanting attention are probably very insecure and suffer from low self-esteem. Like the one poster said... the individual may be experiencing feelings of validation from these individuals, and thus he or she is placing the locus of control on the external, rather than the internal.

I sometimes struggle with wanting more attention but I ask myself, "what is lacking within myself that I am constantly trying to receive from others around me?" When I am very self-aware and honest with myself, I realize that I just want to feel important and special from the external, and I neglect self-acceptance and self-love.

I would recommend readiing "Breaking the chain of low self-esteem" if you struggle with it and maybe seek out a therapist.

Hope this helps!

05-03-2007, 05:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
dulaney0330 Retired Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,448	Hmm... I agree with the above posters. From a personal viewpoint, individuals who are constantly wanting attention are probably very insecure and suffer from low self-esteem. Like the one poster said... the individual may be experiencing feelings of validation from these individuals, and thus he or she is placing the locus of control on the external, rather than the internal. I sometimes struggle with wanting more attention but I ask myself, "what is lacking within myself that I am constantly trying to receive from others around me?" When I am very self-aware and honest with myself, I realize that I just want to feel important and special from the external, and I neglect self-acceptance and self-love. I would recommend readiing "Breaking the chain of low self-esteem" if you struggle with it and maybe seek out a therapist. Hope this helps!