8 Signs You May Have an Inferiority Complex

Feeling Insecure, Incomplete, or Unworthy

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Although it’s normal to feel insecure or less accomplished than others at times, those with an inferiority complex feel these things constantly

Loneliness and Withdrawal From Social Situations

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A study published in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology analyzed various types of data from a group of teenagers to learn more about the relationship between self-esteem and loneliness.

Comparing Yourself With Others

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It’s almost impossible not to do in the age of social media, when friends and strangers alike are regularly sharing details of their lives.

Use of Extremely Self-Deprecating Humor

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We all make fun of ourselves sometimes, but someone with an inferiority complex “may engage in self-deprecating humor

Difficulty Accepting Compliments

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This can look different from person to person. “Sometimes people are just very self-effacing and humble

Insomnia

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Although it’s not clear why, an inferiority complex might give you sleep problems

Superiority Complex

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Even though they’re considered opposing disorders, inferiority complex and superiority complex often overlap and coexist.

Perfectionism

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Although perfectionism can come across as ambition and drive, it can also be a maladaptive trait stemming from feelings of inferiority

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