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When is it time to seek professional help? At what point do you realise that your usual coping mechanisms aren’t working anymore, you don’t want to end it because you’re too much of a wimp, and scared shitless that someone else will judge you? I feel so alone. I don’t know what to do anymore. Is it time to seek help?
It is time when you ask yourself that question
No person has the right to yell at another person. You could ask him, who gave him the right to yell at you
You deserve respect, nothing less, if someone yells at you, turn and walk off, you don’t… read more
I have a terrible habit of pulling out my hair when I am anxious or nervous and sometimes simply because I can. It's almost like it happens on a subconscious level. I mean, I'm aware that I'm busy pulling out my hair but I'm also half spaced out when I do it and I can't stop myself from doing it.
I'm not sure if my hair-pulling replaced my cutting habit back when I first started and subsequently stopped cutting or if it's just a new habit that developed on its own. The problem is that I… read more
Get a nice buzz cut and wear cool wigs.
How do I get motivation
Motivation is not something you get. It is a choice based on goals and eventual positive outcomes. Make the choice each moment and don't beat yourself up if it's a struggle sometimes. Little steps… read more
I didn’t realize you had an option not to do anything! No matter how hard something is, we must persist. You have more control over your mind than what you think. Not everything can be solved with the… read more
I struggle immensely with self-criticism and self-bullying which is obviously doing more harm than good. My internal critic has taken control of my daily thoughts which is something I really need to curb. My question is: How can I incorporate self-compassionate practices into my daily routine when I don't believe I am worthy of my own love and compassion? I know it sounds strange but I don't believe that I deserve my own love and compassion, much less other people's. When people treat me with… read more
A person may have self hatred about themselves. This can move its way into many aspects of our life
However, I believe, even as a self hater, we can find at least one thing we like about ourselves. I… read more
I do keep some things to myself
It seems as if people see I'm weak and set out to bully me. Family or strangers; in-person or online.
My brother once said those same things to me. Common insensitive responses?
Make a list of things to do around your house/apt. The busier you stay, the better it will be. Try to go to a funny movie. It is difficult, but Christmas is only 24 hours. December is a tough month… read more
Sadly, when I promise myself I break it but if I promise to someone else, I am less likely to break it.
