[ann yeltrab]

Very helpful. Is there one type of therapy that helps people who hate themselves for the mistakes they made?

[SlumberKitty]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy might be helpful.

[Brown Owl 2]

I’ve found that psychodynamic/ integrative/ person centred therapy helps with self acceptance.

[ElectricManatee]

There are a lot of different ways to get at feeling better about yourself, but I think DBT has helped me the most with this. The built-in validation makes it easier to not hate myself so much. My DBT therapist really likes the

, and I've found that surprisingly helpful. I think I was afraid that being compassionate toward myself would make me lower my standards or become an awful, selfish person, but when I actually tried it, I found that that did not happen.

[Lostislost]

I feel that seeking therapy is a form of self care and the first step to not hating yourself. Whatever type of therapy is chosen, the healing will come from the relationship you form with a therapist.

My therapist accepts every part of me, including all the awful things I have done. This lets me accept and love myself too.

[SlumberKitty]

[SAW25]

I agree with the individual that replied before me. Seeking therapy or any treatment to improve your mental health, is a form of self-care. My sponsor always told me that if you want to improve/raise your self-esteem, you have to do esteemable acts. She always taught me to be good to others and be good to myself. Taking care of yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually is the magic formula to loving yourself and becoming the best version of you. Good luck to you.