Comparative self-criticism typically involves comparing oneself to others and finding one's self to be lacking. People who are self-critical in this way often tend to base their self-esteem on perceptions of the way others feel about them and may view other individuals as superior, critical, and/or hostile.

What is a self-critical person?

Self-criticism is the tendency to evaluate oneself harshly. Self-critical individuals are always scrutinizing themselves and their performance in most areas of their life. Self-criticism is a personality trait, which means that some people tend to be very hard on themselves whereas others are less so.

How do you help someone who is self-critical?