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c/anxiety·14 points·2d ago
on Does anyone else wake up with anxiety almost every day?
Yes, recently waking up in panic mode. I'm sorry it sucks.
c/self-esteem·2 points·5d ago
on I feel like I'm fundamentally unlikable. How do I stop believing this?
Did you figure that out on your own or with someone helping you?
c/self-esteem·8 points·5d ago
on I feel like I'm fundamentally unlikable. How do I stop believing this?
Therapy specifically targeting core beliefs — ACT or schema therapy — changed this for me.
c/depression·10 points·18d ago
on How do I get out of a depressive rut I've been in for years?
Yeah. The body gets there before the story does.
c/self-esteem·2 points·22d ago
on What are some effective ways to improve self-esteem through psychology?
Did you figure that out on your own or with someone helping you?
c/anxiety·3 points·23d ago
on How do I stop anxiety induced by overthinking?
I started naming it — 'that's anxiety, not a prophecy' — and it sounds cheesy until it works.
c/anxiety·8 points·24d ago
Exercise is the only thing that reliably lowers my baseline. Even 20 minutes of walking.
c/self-esteem·14 points·2mo ago
on How can I build self-confidence and improve my self-esteem?
How long did it take before that started to feel true for you?
c/trauma·8 points·4mo ago
on What does a trauma trigger actually feel like? People don't understand when I try to explain.
It's not just a bad feeling. Your body reacts as if the original danger is happening right now.
c/personality·7 points·4mo ago
on How do you know if you have a personality disorder vs. just a difficult personality?
The key word is pervasive. Does it happen across all contexts? Does it cause significant distress or impairment?