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Title: How to stop being afraid of oneself?
Post by: Xren on July 10, 2010, 03:15:20 PM
Post by: Xren on July 10, 2010, 03:15:20 PM
Are there any psychology resources on how to stop being terrified of oneself? I've found many resources on how to conquer self-hatred, but this isn't necessarily self-hatred. Many of the strategies for improving self-esteem don't work because they don't focus on getting over constant internal fear--for example, I'm aware of my strengths and that I'm a worthwhile person and all of that, but my strengths and value as a human being frighten me.
I would prefer to deal with this on my own, though I have a therapist, and I'm not willing to try anything remotely behaviorist because behaviorism has been used to my detriment--it's what caused this problem to begin with.
I would prefer to deal with this on my own, though I have a therapist, and I'm not willing to try anything remotely behaviorist because behaviorism has been used to my detriment--it's what caused this problem to begin with.
Title: Re: How to stop being afraid of oneself?
Post by: spacial on July 10, 2010, 03:25:56 PM
Post by: spacial on July 10, 2010, 03:25:56 PM
I can understand your pain.
can you say a little more about it?
can you say a little more about it?
Title: Re: How to stop being afraid of oneself?
Post by: Kay on July 11, 2010, 01:09:01 AM
Post by: Kay on July 11, 2010, 01:09:01 AM
Hi Xren,
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I guess I'm not sure what you mean by:
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If you can elaborate more on what that means (what in particular frightens you?), we might be able to help.
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If you know what caused the problem, that's the best place to start. If you can construct the path that brought you to this point, then you can see how to deconstruct the current situation, and repair the damage that was done. It can take time...but if you have a clear vision of of the details, it's a lot easier to accomplish.
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I guess I'm not sure what you mean by:
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Quote from: Xren on July 10, 2010, 03:15:20 PM.
my strengths and value as a human being frighten me.
If you can elaborate more on what that means (what in particular frightens you?), we might be able to help.
.
Quote from: Xren on July 10, 2010, 03:15:20 PM.
behaviorism has been used to my detriment--it's what caused this problem to begin with.
If you know what caused the problem, that's the best place to start. If you can construct the path that brought you to this point, then you can see how to deconstruct the current situation, and repair the damage that was done. It can take time...but if you have a clear vision of of the details, it's a lot easier to accomplish.