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Self-care and the vicious cycle.

Neglecting your needs and having an uncaring attitude towards yourself is a common symptom of depression. Feeling low, self-criticism and self-blame encourages a neglectful and uncaring attitude towards yourself. In turn, this contributes to low mood and low self-worth. It is a vicious cycle. Therapy breaks this pattern. Therapy sessions frequently address how to help … Continue reading »
Self-care and the vicious cycle.
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Who needs an enemy when you have yourself?

How do you talk to yourself? “Ugly, no good, embarrassment, crazy, disgusting, worthless, fat, lazy, incompetent, stupid, disgraceful, pathetic…” Who needs an enemy when you have yourself? Most likely you received these messages from others in your life; a family member, a so-called friend, a childhood bully, a bad relationship or marriage, someone who claimed … Continue reading »
Who needs an enemy when you have yourself?
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Know your worth.

If you feel that others aren’t valuing you, take a look inside and determine whether or not you value yourself. Other people don’t get a say in determining your self-worth, but often we allow them to do so without even realizing it. If you do not appreciate yourself and your worth, how do you expect … Continue reading »
Know your worth.