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When self-compassion practices trigger more self-criticism

I've been practicing loving-kindness meditation for months but I still hate myself and feel guilty about not being more compassionate.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Underlying shame is co-opting therapeutic techniques and turning them into new forms of self-attack.

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