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c/self-esteem·9 points·22d ago
on What are some effective ways to improve self-esteem through psychology?
Gratitude: come up with 3 unique things you are grateful for every day, no repeats. Write them in a journal. Share them with a friend. An attitude of gratitude throughout each day does wondrous things for self-esteem.
c/anxiety·18 points·24d ago
CBT changed everything for me — understanding the thought cycle broke the loop.
c/depression·3 points·1mo ago
on People usually ask me why I'm depressed. I never know how to explain it. How do I do it?
Showers count. Reheating leftovers counts. I had to redefine what a win looked like.
c/depression·19 points·2mo ago
on Does depression ever actually go away, or do you just learn to manage it?
For me it went away for long stretches. Not forever, but long enough to build a life.
c/relationships·10 points·3mo ago
on How do you know when a relationship is actually over vs. just going through a hard phase?
Ask yourself: 'Do I want to fix this with THIS person, or do I just want peace?'
c/attachment·7 points·3mo ago
on Does anyone else become obsessed with waiting for a text when they have anxious attachment?
I needed this today more than I want to admit.
c/trauma·7 points·4mo ago
on Can you heal from CPTSD on your own, without a therapist?
Going in circles is often the work, not proof that you're failing the work.
c/depression·4 points·5mo ago
on I think I'm depressed, but I still feel happy occasionally. What is wrong with me?
That last line landed. I'm going to sit with it.