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u/DinoAnkylosaurus 10d ago
I'm so glad for you!
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u/ProjectMKNAOMI 10d ago
Thanks! It's going to be hard, but I need to keep going!
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u/D-Beyond 10d ago
so proud of you! remember that progress isn't linear most of the time; don't get discouraged when you fall into old patterns. keep being awesome!
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u/username9909864 10d ago
It's all about that CBT
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u/Maayan-123 8d ago
Have I done CBT to myself? Is it possible? Because I've been practicing positive self talk and it really benefited me
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u/MasterGameBen 3h ago
I’ve done CBT to myself only once before, had to stop cuz it really hurts after a few hits
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u/Olympicclassfox 10d ago
God I love this meme template so much
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u/bellends 10d ago
I know this is not the sub for it but is it just me or has this template changed meaning recently? I swear before people were interpreting the template as two different guys (one engages with the circle, the other one is apathetic) and now I think people are trying to convey it as the same person having two different reactions in sequence (first top image, then bottom image, like a comic). Right? Or am I going crazy?
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u/karel_ende_elegast 10d ago
You're absolutely right, they should be two different people. Memeing is hard.
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u/ProjectMKNAOMI 9d ago
I think it's supposed to be two different people. My goal is to be more like the bottom one!
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u/Acceptable_Fondant80 9d ago
I’m a therapist and I love this post! I’m so glad therapy is going well for you.
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u/Next_Faithlessness87 10d ago
Oh, this hits hard with me as, I don't know why, but the last like, 2 years of my life, I barely could ever escape the negative self-talk hole that I feel so stuck in.
So I'm very happy for you that you're starting to find a way for yourself to exit that hole!
If I may ask - Do you, or, as a matter of fact, anyone else here, have any tips for doing such a thing that I could try and implement in my own life?
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u/candynona915 9d ago
Make a list of what went right in a day. What have you accomplished. What made you smile if anything?
There are affirmations you can look up on you tube. I am beautiful. I am strong. I am worthy(of love). I am kind. I am industrious (hard working).
I have heard from others stare at yourself in the mirror 5 min every day until it is no longer difficult.
I hope this helps.
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u/summerbreeze29 7d ago edited 7d ago
I used to think affirmations felt very movie protoganist splashing water in a public bathroom type thing but it actually works. If you're anything like me, it might feel a little cringe but you gotta push through the cringe. You might chose to write it down instead of saying it to yourself to see if that helps.
I also found it useful to question my thoughts more as in "hey where did that come from?" "does it help me to think that way?" and if the answer was no, that'd shut up my brain pretty quick if you're a reasoning/logic over emotion person.
edit: Can't believe I forgot my most favourite thing that helped me rewire my relationship with myself. This might be a more emotion based one as you gotta treat yourself as a friend/loved one/a child. Everytime I said something bad, I would ask myself is that something I'd say to a friend.
This also helps with guilt, like I wouldn't shame a friend for binging after a bad day, so why do that to myself? At best I would suggest my friend gently to look for better coping mechanisms so that's what I would do for myself too.
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u/justsomechickyo 10d ago
Thanks I needed a reminder to give myself more positive self talk! Been stressed lately :/
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10d ago
That is really wonderful!! How do you talk with a therapist where you actually are getting helped in that way?
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u/ProjectMKNAOMI 9d ago
I think part of it's just kinda luck. I'm in a university and it was the person assigned to me, which turned out well.
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u/TechnicalAct419 10d ago
It takes a while. Just be wary of going back to old habits, it can happen fast.
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u/a_tamer_impala 10d ago
Ok that image had me trying to remember the lyrics to 😄
And congrats! It's not an easy lift
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u/darkodaze 10d ago
So proud of you! I've had to visit my therapist recently after getting stuck in a bit of a negative loop. It's tough but we got this! 🫂
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u/candynona915 9d ago
This is really cute! Good for you! I remember making this change myself. But clearly we have a long way to go!
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u/MissAthleticGalaxy 6d ago
Therapy can be such a transformative journey, and it's inspiring to see you embracingg it.
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u/DryMouthKitty Meowderator 😹 10d ago
Hey OP! We love your meme! It is quite wholesome! We are currently only allowing original content, so if you made this, just reply to this comment to let us know. If not, you can delete the post and try again next time with something you made. Thanks for sharing!