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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
shahhian
12 hours ago2 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
shahhian
12 hours ago1 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
shahhian
12 hours ago2 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
shahhian
12 hours ago1 min read
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