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Originally Posted by alincdytyourmeds
Absolutely the lies we tell ourselves when we are depressed are strong and powerful. For me they come from a background of emotional abuse as a child. my t and I are working on me having the same compassion for myself I would have on others. It isn't easy, it's hard work, but I have hope I can one day see the positive side of myself.
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Me too. Even if the depression is chemically based I get all the negative self-talk that I received from my abusers. Having compassion for yourself is the best, though. I find that feeling compassionate when I'm depressed makes it easier to manage my self-care.