> Since it is a problem of perception regarding one’s capacity and one’s skills

This is not quite right... though logically correct, it misleads... (i feel it is only because of assumptions of english)

Like, perfectionism doesn't drive one towards becoming perfect, the goal post is moved with each improvement.  Perfectionism is a never ending treadmill of being imperfect, which usually translates to you not being good enough to be in the company of others.

So, to the inferior feeling people, the comparison always falls short.
But to remove the comparison is to remove the entire basis of their lives.

I find two things important.  Finding out, in a factual, measurable way, how good you are at your tasks.

And then understanding that friendships rarely happen because of "good enough".  They happen just because the person likes you, for some strange undefinable reason.

And then, there is the "people pleaser syndrome", where we feel that people like us for the things we do for them, and so pleasing them is the basis for the friendship.  However, this is a control and manipulation thing.  Or, we are trying to "buy" their friendship.  So that we won't be alone.

It is a terrible, self reinforcing trap.

Hi there! Welcome back :)

I've been away for past 3 weeks (short holiday) and finally im back :) Loads of catching up is awaiting me now.

I checked your profile and im glad to see that you're still very active on steemit.

How have you been doing?
(I upvoted number of posts today so my voting power is runnig very low. For that reason I cant upvote your post today but i will be following you closely)

Cheers,
Piotr

Hey @dedicatedguy !

Great article again! I am really glad that you made a post about this topic. What it lacks to be honest is more psychoanalytical explanations of the complex. After all, it's "roots" are related to these theories.

@therealwolf 's created platform smartsteem scammed my post this morning (mothersday) that was supposed to be for an Abused Childrens Charity.  Dude literally stole from abused children that don't have mothers ... on mothersday.  

https://steemit.com/steemit/@prometheusrisen/beware-of-smartsteem-scam

Subconscious mind can be condition to the positive side. Life is a choice. Always choose the positive side.

If only we can have a dial that we can use to change how we act and react to certain situations. 

I suffer from both depression and an inferiority complex born of circumstances. I know what caused it and have talked to professionals and tried my best to get over it. 

oh if only we had a magic button.

Yes, I have experienced this, too, stemming from situations in childhood as well as one abusive marriage. Coupled with anxiety issues, it is something I battle daily. The excellent observation stated in your conclusion that *"people suffering from this complex could realize that beyond appearances, every human being has fears, insecurities, hopes, strengths and struggles"* is something well worth remembering. Thank you for sharing this encouragement with **#steemitbloggers** 😊

Good topic. I think I definitely have bouts of this at times. Maybe more often than not...