Hello, landlord. I am confident that my answer will be of some help to you.
I hug you because I want you to feel some warmth and support. I can feel all kinds of emotions within you, as well as your self-doubt, self-doubt, and aggression. I want to be clear that if you keep denying and repressing yourself, things will not get better. The right direction is to understand and accept yourself, to see the source of your emotions, and then to release them in a suitable way. In this way, you can make your inner world more and more harmonious and consistent, and become more and more able to make the changes you want.
Accept yourself, your imperfections, and your shadow side. Accept all of yourself.
You can achieve self-acceptance by understanding your strengths and weaknesses and accepting your true, holistic self.
When self-acceptance is based on a true understanding of oneself, it brings confidence and self-esteem. Conversely, a lack of self-acceptance leads to arrogance and conceit, and after failure, it causes extreme inferiority and a loss of confidence in life.
I am going to tell you what the self is.
Psychology defines the self as an individual's perception of their state, including their cognitive evaluation of their physical and psychological states, interpersonal relationships, and social roles.
Know yourself well enough to understand what you need, what you care about, what kind of life you want to lead, what your strengths are, and what your weaknesses are. Then you can accept yourself.
You must see an objective, true, comprehensive, and complete version of yourself to have a reasonable understanding of yourself and make positive changes based on accepting yourself.
You must practice self-acceptance.
Our upbringing plays a significant role in determining our ability to accept ourselves. If we were not accepted unconditionally during our upbringing, we may have developed a pattern of rejection and criticism. This can manifest as a voice inside us that rejects and criticizes ourselves when we perceive something as a problem or a shortcoming.
Self-acceptance requires practice. It took me a long time to gradually improve my level of self-acceptance, and it is still very difficult for me to fully accept myself. However, I am confident that the more we accept ourselves, the more confident we will become, the more motivated we will be to change, and our state will continue to improve.
Think of self-acceptance as a skill you practice every day, not an innate trait. You can acquire this skill through constant practice.
Record your strengths.
Here are five ways to cultivate self-acceptance, as revealed by clinical psychologists:
1. Set the goal of self-acceptance within.
"Self-acceptance begins with intention," says psychologist Jeffrey Zimbardo. "It's crucial that we set a goal for ourselves to transform a world of blame, doubt, and shame into one of inclusion, acceptance, and trust." This idea makes it clear that self-loathing is not the path to a satisfying life.
Sambur confidently states, "If I set the goal that a life of self-acceptance is better than a life of self-hatred, I will start a chain reaction within me to adapt to a peaceful life."
Record your strengths.
Record your strengths.
Write down one of your strengths every day, affirm your own value, and see your own strengths. You will discover your advantages. Use your advantages to become more confident than you ever thought possible.
In today's world, society offers ways to compensate for shortcomings through cooperation. Your unique value is reflected in your strengths.
Seek support from interpersonal relationships.
Seek support from interpersonal relationships.
Spend time with people you feel comfortable with, who will give you unconditional acceptance, support, and love. Build a supportive relationship with them so that your heart is more stable, peaceful, and joyful.
4. Talk to your best self.
Imagine interacting with your best self. Your best self, the one deep within, has stepped out of your body and is looking at your current living environment or situation. What would it suggest you do?
This visual separation allows you to rise above the current self or suffering self and use your inner wisdom to facilitate healing.
This visual separation allows you to rise above the current self or suffering self and use your inner wisdom to facilitate healing.
This exercise teaches us how to be the best parents we can be and to show compassion and love for ourselves. You can and should spend a few minutes meditating and doing this exercise when you are in crisis or need some guidance or self-comfort.
This exercise teaches you how to be the best parents you can be and show yourself compassion and love. You can spend a few minutes meditating and doing this exercise when you are in crisis or need guidance or self-comfort.
5. Be who you want to be until you actually become it.
5. Be who you want to be until you actually become it.
If you don't believe you are a valuable person, you need to start giving yourself value and holding onto that belief. You can only forgive your mistakes and give up the need for approval from others when you are unconditionally accepting of yourself.
If you don't believe you are a valuable person, then you must give yourself value and hold onto that belief. Only when we can unconditionally accept ourselves can we finally forgive our mistakes and give up the need for approval from others.
We all make mistakes. It's only natural. What's important is that we don't let our mistakes define us.
If we lack something inside, we look for it outside. If we cannot accept ourselves, we will long for acceptance from others. But we can only gain stable acceptance by turning inward. When we have accepted ourselves, we will not care so much about the approval and evaluation of others, and we can gain true inner freedom.
2. About emotions
Manage your emotions by using the following methods instead of repressing them. This will help you become more stable on the inside.
Identify the root cause of your emotions.
When emotions arise, I take a moment to identify the underlying reason. Am I angry, sad, or depressed? Which of my needs have not been met?
You will find the core reason for your emotions if you are continuously aware and reflect on them. Once you have identified your core problem, you can work hard to solve it and fundamentally improve your emotions.
For example, I used to get angry a lot because other people's behavior did not meet my expectations. I expected my mother-in-law not to control me, my husband to be with me all the time, and my children to be proactive in learning.
When they don't meet my standards, I feel bad. I later realized that my core problem is using my standards to demand others. When they don't meet my standards, I get angry.
I have found that when I let go of my own standards and accept each of them, without forcing them to be the way I want them to be, my emotions become much more stable.
However, the core reason why everyone gets angry is different because everyone's inner needs are different. The fact is, we have emotions because our inner needs have not been met.
Accept all your emotions.
When we get along with our emotions, whether good or bad, we are getting along with ourselves. Emotions are part of who we are, and we must accept them completely.
You don't need to deal with bad emotions deliberately, but you can take them with you to do things. Emotions are neither good nor bad. They're useful. They help us understand ourselves and feel the world.
It is essential to cultivate a positive view of emotions. This means not judging any emotion that arises and not determining whether it is good or bad.
When you judge emotions as good or bad, you will naturally follow and cling to the good emotions, such as happiness and joy, while avoiding and resisting the bad emotions, such as depression and irritability.
Resisting the bad and holding on to the good both use up your energy and trigger more emotional fluctuations and conflicts. This will inevitably lead you into an emotional cycle of fighting.
Maintain a positive attitude and do not put emotions into good or bad categories. Do not divide your emotions into two camps. This reduces inner conflict and struggle.
Treat your emotions with detachment and they will have less influence over you.
You will only then have real control over your emotions.
Use reasonable ways to release emotions.
Emotions are not to be suppressed. Freud said, "Repressed emotions will find a way to erupt in a more violent way at the right time."
Emotions are not released by erupting. Shouting until you are hoarse will not necessarily achieve ultimate calm. We must learn to release emotions in a reasonable way.
Many people cry to release their emotions. Crying is a way to release emotions, but it only has a temporary effect. Use these methods to release emotions instead:
If you need to get rid of pain, express your innermost feelings and thoughts in writing. Don't worry about the neatness of the handwriting or the logic of the content. Just express yourself as much as you like. Find the right person to talk to. Express your inner worries and stress. At the same time, feel the love and support of your friends.
If it's due to self-negation, you need to improve your sense of self-identification, give yourself positive and positive evaluations, and practice self-affirmation. You can also improve your cognition by reading books like "Accept Yourself: Transcend Your Inherent Weaknesses," "Accept Your Imperfections," and "Rebuilding Your Life."
If you are sad because of someone, find the person you want to connect with, have a sincere conversation, and express your needs to them. Only when we express our needs and feelings will our hearts not be so oppressed.
If you need to release anger, you can do so through strenuous exercise, such as boxing, running, kicking, and so on. You can also use stress balls, pillows, sandbags, and paper to release your emotions. Additionally, you can use the empty chair technique to release emotions. Simply place an empty chair in the room, assume that the person you want to talk to is sitting in the chair, and then express your thoughts and feelings (including abuse and anger) to the chair.
Best regards!
Comments
I can totally relate to your struggle. It sounds like you've been through a lot with the bullying and depression, and it's really tough when your own mind feels like an unsafe place. The weight gain from medication adds another layer of challenge. I think it's important to acknowledge these feelings but also seek support from therapists who specialize in such issues. Maybe finding a way to express your thoughts through art or writing could help channel those chaotic moments into something constructive.
It must be incredibly difficult dealing with intrusive thoughts and feeling like you're not fully yourself. Sometimes, our subconscious tries to protect us by rejecting parts of ourselves it perceives as harmful. But remember, all human beings have flaws, and it's okay to not be perfect. Perhaps talking to a counselor about these fears could offer some relief. Also, joining support groups where people share similar experiences might make you feel less alone in this journey.
Your story resonates deeply with me. Dealing with depression and its side effects is no small feat. It's understandable that you'd feel conflicted about your thoughts and actions. Have you considered mindfulness practices or meditation? They can help create a space between you and your thoughts, allowing you to observe them without judgment. It's also crucial to find a compassionate community or therapist who can provide a safe environment for you to explore these feelings.
You've described a very personal and challenging experience. The fear of being judged can be paralyzing, especially when it comes to unwanted thoughts. It's important to know that having these thoughts doesn't define who you are. Cognitivebehavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to help manage intrusive thoughts. Building selfcompassion and learning to accept all parts of yourself, even the ones you don't like, can be a powerful step towards healing. Consider seeking professional guidance if you haven't already.
Reading your words, I feel a deep empathy for what you're going through. It's heartbreaking how much pain you've endured. The internal conflict you describe seems to stem from a desire to be accepted and valued. Sometimes, our most profound growth comes from confronting and integrating the aspects of ourselves we fear the most. Working with a therapist who understands trauma and dissociation might provide tools to help manage these episodes. Remember, you're not alone in this, and there are people who want to understand and support you.