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When Self-Compassion Feels Like Weakness Rather Than Strength

My therapist says I should practice self-compassion but every time I try to be kind to myself it feels fake and indulgent.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You've been trained to believe that harsh self-criticism is necessary for motivation, making gentleness feel dangerous and untrustworthy.

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