#self-blame

[ follow ]
#rumination #self-forgiveness #nighttime-overthinking #cptsd #inner_critic #trauma #healing #cognitive-dissonance
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

3 Reasons You're Stuck in a Self-Blame Cycle

If this sounds familiar, the reason you stay stuck in this cycle likely has to do with your mind's tendency to disguise rumination as "problem-solving." You might be under the impression that you're figuring out what went wrong or making sure you will not repeat the mistake. However, in reality, you're just reinforcing the guilt and trapping yourself even further in the same emotional cycle. Over time, this habit can end up chipping away at your confidence, relationships, and most importantly, your sense of self.
Mental health
Mental health
fromTiny Buddha
2 weeks ago

The Truth About My Inner Critic: It Was Trauma Talking - Tiny Buddha

Early-life trauma builds an inner critic that voices self-blame and shame as misguided protection, but recognizing it enables separation and healing.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Cognitive Dissonance Can Impact Ability to Recognize Abuse

Cognitive dissonance in abuse victims can reinforce denial and impede recognition of their experiences.
Recognizing and reframing cognitive dissonance can help victims avoid feeding into abusive behavior.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Chronic Self-Blame: What If You're Not the Problem?

Chronic self-blame starts in childhood and can lead to guilt and people-pleasing in adulthood.
Healing requires setting boundaries, questioning self-criticism, and offering yourself compassion.
[ Load more ]