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Peoples words affect some people.

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I realize I was self talking. And he words I was saying to myself. We’re actually the words my past relationships told me. They defined me. And I used their words as a mantra for so long.

They would tell me things like I am not pretty, my hair is too thin, to dark, too blonde, I’m not smart enough, I’m not smart enough and more

This week I was self talking and I realized the words I have been telling myself were words I once heard from an old friend, for instance .

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I was just thinking today about how I was judging myself with the words my dad used to tell me. I can't be happy until I lose this harsh voice...

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I always hear my friends voice. They say I look like shit. My hair is this or that. Or I’m not smart. I’m not gonna amount to anything like them.

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I wonder how to say stop. When I hear their words I say loudly stop thinking those thoughts. They are not my words or beliefs. But. Lol 😂 I just realized this the other day.

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As a kind person said to me here, recognising the voice is the first step on the path. It is possible to be happy about yourself! CBT can be very helpful.

Thank you I will start that

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