Just wishing I wasn't in the space I'm in right now.

The inner critic has taken hold and I'm having a rough time disarming it!

It's totally devastating to me to be where I'm at right now.

[SoupDragon]

I guess it's a good first step, recognising it as the inner critic. My T encourages me to tell mine to take a hike.

[Fuzzybear]

Inner critic isn't welcome in my cave. I've found it originates from certain "sub optimal" others especially from childhood. I frequently tell it to take a hike.

Thanks, SoupDragon & Open Eyes ...

I am trying to do that!

But sometimes it's especially virulent and pays me no mind!

I feel so small and vulnerable right now!

Such a failure ... As if all the hard work I've done for all these years has been for naught!

[SoupDragon]

Sorry it is tough for you right now. My inner critic gets the better of me sometimes. When I can motivate myself, going out for a walk helps, as does listening to music. But mostly, I just remind myself, that when it's had it's say, it will become quieter again.

You're not a failure, it's just that the voice can get too loud sometimes.

I know it can be hard, when you're feeling small and vulnerable too. I guess at such times, that critical voice sees it's chance to have a rant.

Hoping it takes a hike soon and gives you a break.

Take care, you don't deserve to be hearing that stuff.

[Open Eyes]

I have struggled with that myself so I know how frustrating it can be. I would get triggered and have no idea what triggered me and I hated that. It has take me a lot of effort to slowly figure out what triggers me and why. Patience is very important to have with self.

[elevatedsoul]