Signs of an Insecure Human
Hiding insecurities is not a long-term solution, as it only prolongs the issue.
By Collette Gee
An insecure person can come in any package: rich or poor, short or tall, attractive or unattractive; male, female, or otherwise. They are people that seek an unhealthy level of validation and attention from the outside world. Most insecure people do not even know that they are exhibiting insecure behaviors — and those that do know are often much too ashamed to admit it.
It is important to understand that not all insecure folks exhibit the same signs of insecurity. In fact, some, particularly those that recognize their insecurities, have learned how to hide those feelings, masking them behind other behaviors or attempting to distract others (and themselves) from noticing those parts of their lives they’re most insecure about.
People of all walks of life can struggle with insecurity, for a variety of reasons. No matter their gender, there are social pressures that can sometimes reach unreasonable levels, to say nothing of an individual’s experiences growing up. Repeated harassment, overbearing punishment, and a lifetime of never quite measuring up to the expectations bombarding them can plague someone with deep and lasting insecurities. It takes a lot of self-awareness, and a…
