My therapist says I need to practice self-compassion but every time I try to be gentle with myself it feels fake and my inner critic gets even louder and meaner.
More people experience this than they realize.
Attempts to override established patterns of self-judgment often trigger defensive strengthening of the critical voice until deeper acceptance emerges.
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