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c/self-esteem·3 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·24d ago
I needed this today more than I want to admit.
c/personality·7 points·1mo ago
on Can people with narcissistic personality disorder actually change?
Change requires sustained ego threat and a safe enough environment to face it. Rare but real.
c/general·1 point·2mo ago
Yeah. The body gets there before the story does.
c/relationships·4 points·3mo ago
on How do you know when a relationship is actually over vs. just going through a hard phase?
The 'not weakness' part is what I keep forgetting in the moment.
c/depression·9 points·3mo ago
on I'm functional depressed — people don't believe me because I seem fine.
This is why 'but you seem fine' is one of the most harmful things someone can say.
c/trauma·5 points·5mo ago
on How do I know if my childhood was actually traumatic or if I'm being dramatic?
If it left a lasting impact on how you see yourself and the world, it was traumatic. Trauma isn't measured by how bad it looks to others.
c/trauma·6 points·5mo ago
on Why do I freeze instead of fight or flight? I feel like I'm broken.
Freeze is the most misunderstood trauma response. It's not weakness — it's your nervous system's last resort protection.