Can low self esteem/self worth be a cause of anxiety/ depression?

Hello, 

Self esteem and mental health are closely related.  If your self esteem is low, then your mental health could be low.  There are several ways you can improve your self esteem.  One is to surround yourself with positive, encouraging people.  Where do you go to socialize with others.  If your socialization is limited, then I would suggest you find places where you can go and socialize with others in a positive, uplifting format.  Preferably not in a place where there will be a lot of complaining and negative comments made toward a situation/people.  Furthermore, if you can start to form closer relationships with whoever is in your circle, that would also help you.  Look for activities that you can do with others.  Snow activities (since it is winter) or any other kind of activity.  

What ways do you engage in self care? Look for ways where you engage in activities, even those you do by yourself.  These could include, but are not limited to watching movies, listening to music, walking on a daily basis and any other kind of activity that increases your general well being and/or feeling of contentment.  

You also mentioned hatred.  If you feel guilty about something that has happened, look at ways of forgiving yourself and the other person, if any, that was involved.  Try journaling your feelings about the event and see if that helps you express some of your feelings around the incident. You can do online journaling or write in a notebook if you prefer that.  If you are artistic, then maybe drawing/painting/collages is some you would enjoy.  The main thing is to find a form of expression that you find personally satisfying  You will generally feel better if you can find ways of releasing the pent up emotions inside of you.  

If you start to do activities, look for ways to release any pent up emotions and engage in fun self care activities that you enjoy, then your self esteem and your mental health will most likely improve.  You will feel better about yourself (self esteem) and you will feel less depressed/feel lighter inside.  In doing this your feelings of being a burden will most likely decreased and you will feel like you have more to contribute to your current relationships and be able to form new ones easier.  Your feelings/mental health/self esteem will start to improve and you will probably start to feel better  

I hope this helps you.