It's normal to feel inferior about yourself from time to time, especially if you constantly compare yourself to those who appear to be succeeding more spectacularly. You wouldn't be alone in thinking that. However, doctors warn you may have an inferiority complex if you consistently feel this way and your behavior is harmful to you or others. A person's life events might give rise to a sense of inferiority. One possible cause is being raised in what psychologists call an "invalidating environment," when one's family and friends constantly undermine one's self-esteem. It's easy to see how traumatic events in one's youth could shape their outlook and actions as an adult. Each person's subconscious experience is unique due to the subjective nature of the phenomenon. So, in that case, here are some telltale signs of inferiority complex: 1. It's Safe To Say That You're A Perfectionist: There are two distinct manifestations of a low self-este