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SHERVAN K SHAHHIAN
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Confronting Negative Cultural Messages means learning to recognize harmful beliefs absorbed from society,...
Confronting Negative Cultural Messages means learning to recognize harmful beliefs absorbed from society, question them, and intentionally replace them with healthier, more self-affirming beliefs. What are some negative cultural messages? They may be repeated social messages that imply that certain people are less valuable, less capable, less attractive, less deserving, or less worthy of respect because of characteristics such as age, gender, class, appearance, disability, oc
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5 hours ago2 min read
Age Affirming Beliefs (AAB) are healthy ways of thinking that challenge ageism:
Age affirming beliefs could be healthy ways of thinking that challenge ageism, self-stereotyping, and the idea that getting older automatically means becoming less capable, valuable, attractive, or relevant. Great Age Affirming Beliefs My age is part of my story, not a limitation on my future. Getting older does not diminish my worth. I may continue to learn, grow, and change throughout my life. My experience is an asset, not a burden. I don't have to compete with younger pe
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6 hours ago2 min read
Internalized Ageism could be when a person absorbs negative stereotypes:
Internalized Ageism could be when a person absorbs negative stereotypes, assumptions, or prejudices about aging and older people and then applies those beliefs to themselves. In simple terms: society's negative messages about aging become part of your own self-image. Common examples A person may think: “I'm too old to learn something new.” “People won't value me because I'm older.” “I shouldn't try to change my appearance anymore.” “My best years are behind me.” “I'm becoming
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6 hours ago2 min read
Brain Clarity: thinking feels clear, organized, and focused:
Brain Clarity may not be a common, nontechnical term for a state in which your thinking feels clear, organized, focused, and mentally efficient. It may generally involve: Clear thinking: ideas feel easier to understand and organize. Attention and focus: you could concentrate without being easily distracted. Good working memory: you may hold and manipulate information mentally. Mental processing speed: information seems to be processed efficiently. Executive functioning: plann
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7 hours ago1 min read
Relaxed Vigilance is a state in which you remain aware, without being tense:
Relaxed vigilance is a state in which you remain aware, attentive, and capable of detecting potential problems without being tense, fearful, or constantly on guard. A useful way to think about it is: “I am paying attention, but I don't have to be alarmed.” Recent mental health and clinical discussions distinguish relaxed vigilance from hypervigilance, describing it as maintaining vigilance while preserving cognitive flexibility and the ability to interact effectively. Relaxe
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1 day ago1 min read
Personal Self-Rejection is the tendency to reject, disapprove of, or distance oneself from one’s own identity:
Personal Self-rejection may be the tendency to reject, disapprove of, or distance oneself from one’s own identity, needs, feelings, qualities, or imperfections. It may be essentially an internal message of: “There is something about me that is unacceptable.” Common forms of personal self-rejection Rejecting your emotions: “I shouldn't feel this way.” Rejecting your needs: “My needs don't matter.” Rejecting your personality: “I don't like the way I am.” Rejecting your appearan
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6 days ago2 min read
Internalized Oppression (IO) is a Psychological and Social Process:
Internalized Oppression may be a psychological and social process in which a person absorbs negative stereotypes, beliefs, or attitudes about a group they belong to and begins to apply those beliefs to themselves or others in the same group. In simple terms: “The negative message I have heard about people like me becomes a belief I hold about myself.” How it develops Internalized oppression may develop when a person is repeatedly exposed to messages through family, culture, i
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6 days ago2 min read
Internalized Sexism (IS) from the outside becomes a belief on the inside:
Internalized Sexism is when a person absorbs sexist beliefs, stereotypes, or expectations from society and begins to apply them to themselves or other people of their own gender. In simple terms: Sexism from the outside becomes a belief on the inside. Unfortunate Examples A woman believing that men are naturally better leaders than women. A woman feeling that she must be exceptionally attractive to be worthy or valued. A woman criticizing another woman for being “too ambitio
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6 days ago2 min read
Enoughness is the quality or feeling of being enough:
Enoughness is the quality or feeling of being enough, that what you have, what you've done, or who you are is sufficient without needing to constantly prove, achieve, or accumulate more. The word may be used more often in psychology, coaching, mindfulness, and self-development than in formal academic writing. It may refer to ideas such as: Personal enoughness: Believing you have inherent worth, even without external validation. Material enoughness: Feeling that you have enoug
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6 days ago1 min read
The Psychological Mindset (PM) Behind Minimalism:
The mental belief in minimalism may be the psychological mindset behind minimalism, it is essentially the belief that having less may create more mental space, freedom, and meaning. The core mental beliefs of minimalism “Less is enough.” You don't need excessive possessions, activities, or commitments to have a fulfilling life. Intentionality over accumulation. Choose what genuinely serves your values rather than automatically acquiring more. External simplicity may support i
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6 days ago1 min read
Psychological Defenses (PD), or Defense Mechanisms, Are Largely Automatic Mental Processes
Psychological Defenses (PD), or defense mechanisms could be largely automatic mental processes that help a person manage anxiety, emotional pain, inner conflict, shame, or threatening thoughts and feelings. They may not be necessarily pathological. Everyone uses them. The important question is how often?, how rigidly?, and how effectively they are used? Possible psychological defenses Denial: refusing to accept a painful or threatening reality. Projection: attributing one's o
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6 days ago2 min read
The Internal Critic (IC) is the part of your inner dialogue:
The internal critic is the part of your inner dialogue that judges, evaluates, or criticizes you, often focusing on perceived mistakes, weaknesses, failures, or shortcomings. What does the internal critic sound like? It may produce thoughts such as: “I'm not good enough.” “I should have done better.” “Everyone else is more successful than I am.” “I always mess things up.” “What will people think of me?” “I don't deserve this.” The internal critic may be subtle or extremely ha
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Aug 42 min read
Self-hatred attacks the person's entire sense of self:
Hatred toward oneself is commonly described as self-hatred or self-loathing, a persistent pattern of intensely negative feelings, judgments, or contempt directed toward oneself. What it may look like A person experiencing self-hatred may think or feel: “I hate myself.” “I’m worthless.” “I’m a terrible person.” “I don't deserve good things.” Feeling ashamed or disgusted with oneself Excessive self-criticism and self-blame Difficulty accepting compliments or positive feedback B
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Aug 41 min read
Excessive Self-deprecation attacks who you are:
Excessive self-deprecation means repeatedly putting yourself down, minimizing your abilities, or making yourself the target of negative jokes, may be beyond ordinary humility or occasional self-deprecating humor. Potential harms of excessive self-deprecation Erodes self-esteem Constantly saying things like “I'm stupid,” “I can't do anything right,” or “I'm a failure” may reinforce a negative self-concept. Strengthens the inner critic Repeated self-criticism may make harsh int
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Aug 42 min read
Self-deprecation is the act of making light of or criticizing yourself:
Frequent or harsh self-deprecation may make others think you genuinely have low self-esteem or lack confidence. In professional settings, excessive self-deprecation may undermine your credibility. Self-criticism: Evaluating yourself negatively, often more seriously than self-deprecation. Self-deprecation is the act of making light of or criticizing yourself, at times, in a humorous or modest way. It may be used to appear humble, relatable, or to defuse tension. Examples: "I'm
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Aug 41 min read
Self-flagellation: The figurative meaning is ("excessive self-blame"):
Stop the self-flagellation, you made a mistake, but everyone does. The figurative meaning ("excessive self-blame") is much more common than the literal one. Psychological or figurative use: The term may be used metaphorically to describe excessive self-criticism or self-blame. For example, "After making a mistake, she engaged in emotional self-flagellation for days." Clinical context: If someone repeatedly harms themselves through self-flagellation outside of a religious or c
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Aug 41 min read
Masking is the conscious or unconscious process of hiding,...
Masking is the conscious or unconscious process of hiding, suppressing, or changing parts of yourself so that you appear more socially acceptable or less noticeable to others. In psychology, masking may involve: Hiding emotions such as sadness, anxiety, anger, or fear Pretending to understand something when you do not Suppressing natural behaviors or mannerisms Copying other people's social behavior Rehearsing conversations or carefully monitoring what you say Forcing eye con
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Aug 31 min read
Internalized Ableism may be when a disabled person unconsciously absorbs society's negative beliefs,...
Internalized Ableism may be when a disabled person unconsciously absorbs society's negative beliefs, stereotypes, or prejudices about disability and begins applying them to themselves. Instead of recognizing that many challenges come from inaccessible environments or social attitudes, a person may come to believe things like: "I'm a burden." "I should be able to do everything without help." "If I need accommodations, I'm weak." "My disability makes me less valuable than other
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Aug 22 min read
What you may do if you have been going through Chronic Bullying:
"Please, Seek Psychological and Legal Support." If you have been experiencing ongoing or repeated bullying, it is important to please take it seriously. Chronic bullying may affect psychological safety, self-esteem, relationships, concentration, sleep, and overall functioning. What you may do: "Please, Consult with a Qualified Lawyer." 1-Recognize that it isn't your fault. 2-Being repeatedly targeted does not mean you deserve the treatment or caused it. 3-Document what is hap
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Aug 24 min read
Chronic Bullying refers to repeated, and ongoing bullying:
Chronic Bullying refers to repeated, ongoing bullying behavior over an extended period, rather than a single isolated incident. It may occur in childhood, adolescence, adulthood, schools, workplaces, families, communities, or online. Common forms Verbal: insults, humiliation, threats, ridicule, degrading comments Social/relational: exclusion, spreading rumors, deliberate isolation, reputation attacks Psychological: intimidation, manipulation, coercive control, persistent hara
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Aug 21 min read
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