How do I stop my friend from always putting herself down?

Question

She says she isn't smart, when she gets the best grades in the class

She says she isn't talented when she plays the piano, sings, and is a brilliant artist (yes, quite brilliant)

I always deny what she says, but stubborn as she is, she doesn't agree...

What can I do?

Answer 1

physiologist.

Answer 2

tell her to stop being a debbie downer...

Answer 3

Hopefully she doesn't offer to bash herself and she is just answering people.  Does she come along and offer self insults like, "Oh I am not worth anything", or "The world could do without me".  If she does then she needs help from a professional counselor and she needs encouragement.  If not and she is just responding to compliments like, "Wow are you smart!", or "I wish I were as talented as you!", compliments, then she is being modest.

Answer 4

if she says something negative around you, try and maker her say something positive.

Give her tough love.