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I feel like I "went backwards". While most people would say that their self-esteem grew since the time of adolescence, I'd have to say that I felt a lot better about myself in high school. Fortunately, I was one of the better liked kids in school, so I never felt pressured into "doing something to look cool." I did things if I wanted to.
I experimented with drugs and underground parties and smoking, but I didn't experiment with sex and alcohol until later. But I think the bottom line is, self-esteem really is all about yourself... I mean, how come some kids are cool if they choose NOT to smoke, while some other kids in the same school or w/e are cool if the choose to smoke??
What I've learned or am trying to learn is that I need to not rely on others to make me feel good about myself... (I know, I sound like an afterschool special on PBS)
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