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Am I ever gonna get over the self hatred?

I'm trying to detect the triggers...
Is it physical exhaustion and blaming myself for causing it?
Constant disappointment in myself?
Mistakes (that turned out to be okay in reality...) but still grave if turned out otherwise?
Disappointing some people I look up to and respect?
Failing to take care of myself properly?
Failing to manage stress from work and other events?
Failing to focus and keeping the procrastination?

I usually like to radiate good energy around people, but now my closest ones are noticing how sad have I been looking recently.

Is it... the smooth transition of the cycle?

I wish I could find a solution to this low mood of mine.
Yourwildestdreams · 51-55, M
Overcoming self-hatred is a challenging and deeply personal process. It often requires a significant amount of time, effort, and support. The first step is acknowledging and accepting your feelings, which it seems you've already done by recognizing your self-hatred.
In addition to professional help if you so choose, practicing self-compassion and self-care can be beneficial. This includes treating yourself with kindness, understanding, and patience, just as you would a close friend. Engage in activities that bring you joy, help you relax, and promote a sense of well-being.
It's also important to challenge negative self-talk and reframe unhelpful thought patterns. Notice when you're engaging in self-criticism and try to replace those thoughts with more balanced and realistic ones.
Recovery from self-hatred is not a linear process, and it's normal to experience setbacks along the way. Be gentle with yourself and remember that progress, no matter how small, is still progress. With time, support, and effort, it is possible to develop a more positive and compassionate relationship with yourself.
Friendlyperson · 26-30, F
@Yourwildestdreams
Thank you for these words. I truly appreciate you unrelenting support. 🥹
Yourwildestdreams · 51-55, M
@Friendlyperson Aww your very welcome my dear friend 🤗🌼
Heartlander · 80-89, M
When in a low mood, it might be helpful to mentally run through a list of mood triggers to see which one is driving your thoughts at the moment. Feeling low and not knowing why can be a difficult place to escape from. Knowing what took you down that path can be dealt with logically.
Heartlander · 80-89, M
@Friendlyperson :) your list looked more like manifestations of triggers than triggers. By triggers I was thinking of causes for what’s on your list.

We often deal with traumas, disappointments, failures, etc. by slamming the door on them, but carry the effects as if they have no cause.
Friendlyperson · 26-30, F
@Heartlander Oh... you are looking for the triggers of these statements I mentioned.

Well, the physical exhaustion is due to me overworking myself even tho I have a lot of 24h shifts. Also, the insomnia is not helping one bit.
I tried other methods in order not to overwork myself but the workload is still enormous. My coworkers (of the same unit) all leave the hospital late and are suffering with physical exhaustion. So that's one problem.
I blame myself for not finding a better way to get better.
Sometimes I make a mistake (which is very rare) but I do blame myself for that. A lot...

And there are moments where I think it is the steep mood changes of my disorder, but I'm not sure of that.
Heartlander · 80-89, M
@Friendlyperson

The satisfaction of being "done" and a reflection on the people you helped, can it balance the exhaustion of a long-long shift. Kind of like watching the finish line of a 10,000 meter race where the runners cross the finish line and collapse in exhaustion, yet pound their chest in celebrating how well they placed.

I've rarely in my working life held a 9 to 5 type job and likewise rarely been confined to 8 hour workdays, so am well aware of the exhaustion and insomnia thing. Having insomnia and realizing that you have to be up and at it in just 3 or 4 hours has a way of adding anxiety to the exhaustion. For me, anxiety is a worse feeling than exhaustion and just knowing that I have a good track record for handling exhaustion is comforting.
4meAndyou · F
I recently read a study which posits that those who spend a LOT of time deep diving into THEMSELVES and their own feelings are almost consistently miserable.

The same study posits that those who think about others, and about how they can help other people, are almost consistently peaceful and content.
Friendlyperson · 26-30, F
@4meAndyou I dedicate my life to help others (within the realms of possibility)... this is my legacy.
However with my disorder that you are most aware of, introspection is necessary, and if anything... it saved me. More than I can imagine.
Heartlander · 80-89, M
@4meAndyou Probably, but it may be the chicken-egg thing. Like why the need to be in deep thoughts about oneself.
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
You have a choice — continue in the manner you have, or choose to recognize your value and worth. It is a choice you make every single day, and you have to do it until it becomes muscle memory, instinct. It isn't easy at all, but one choice is to be OK with that, to get back up and climb into the saddle.
Friendlyperson · 26-30, F
@DunningKruger I hope so, thank you Dunning.
Btw, is your name inspired from the Dunning Kruger effect?
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
@Friendlyperson Yes. My name is actually Richard.
Friendlyperson · 26-30, F
@DunningKruger Nice to meet you Richard ^^ thank you for being around.
in10RjFox · M
You will never be able to get over, if you keep going down the road that you are going. What you need is a U turn.

Though we have been forced to live and fend for ourselves in life, much against the wishes of nature that created us for each other, we can realise and turn about.

Our eyes were made to see others and not ourselves. Our hands can only hug or embrace another but not ourselves. We can lift someone with our hands but not our own self.

So start taking care of others and be under others care, is the Mantra. Not letting anyone to care for us, is also selfishness.

Try this retrograde in life.
RedBaron · M
You could try seeing a therapist.
Friendlyperson · 26-30, F
@RedBaron I do. But she's taking a break. It's been months we didn't talk.
RedBaron · M
@Friendlyperson Find another one.
Friendlyperson · 26-30, F
@RedBaron I might.

 
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