I have often wondered about OCD patterns with myself, and once I am in a place to do so I want to have a talk with the proper professional about it. I felt the being overly critical of myself so much. I am not so much with others, unless they are cocky and don't live up to their own vibe (I have done a lot of choir auditions where people come in and say they're amazing and well...yeah haha). But I am so bad at accepting compliments to boot. There's a lot going on there that also contributes. Thanks again for the wonderful lsiten!
It's interesting isn't it, how we mentally pummel ourselves into oblivion, but can be kind to others. The being overly critical of yourself can definitely be worked on, through positive self-talk and reframing your thoughts. It's a huge part of the work I do with my clients.
I think for me it will also help to change some more environmental things in my life that are currently outside factors that don’t help at all. I think that sometimes we also beat ourselves up so much that it doesn’t hurt as much when others do it Like, “I know I suck tell me something I don’t know”.
I can’t remember the last time I was not stressed at all for more than a week. And I’m not talking about something like, obviously work and what not, can be stressful. But like, times that shouldn’t be stressful and yet I have a baseline stress. There’s a lot going on here haha.
Of course, no qualms about that! LOL - the seasonality of serotonin levels, and how anxiety disorders change as a result based on seasons, sunlight, etc. I knew (or heard before) that depression tended to be more widespread in winter. But 1) I didn’t know exactly why and 2) I didn’t know seasonality caused other things to be more pronounced too.
I am glad you mentioned this. It took me a long time to figure that out myself! And I'm so glad I did because now I am no longer beating myself up over it and doing what I can to remedy it.
Love this!! 👏👏 I definitely recognize OCD thought patterns in myself. And I've never really explored the whole "OCD" angle of things, and so I love that you're talking about this and making me think. 💛💛
Nice work!
Thanks 🙏
I have often wondered about OCD patterns with myself, and once I am in a place to do so I want to have a talk with the proper professional about it. I felt the being overly critical of myself so much. I am not so much with others, unless they are cocky and don't live up to their own vibe (I have done a lot of choir auditions where people come in and say they're amazing and well...yeah haha). But I am so bad at accepting compliments to boot. There's a lot going on there that also contributes. Thanks again for the wonderful lsiten!
It's interesting isn't it, how we mentally pummel ourselves into oblivion, but can be kind to others. The being overly critical of yourself can definitely be worked on, through positive self-talk and reframing your thoughts. It's a huge part of the work I do with my clients.
I think for me it will also help to change some more environmental things in my life that are currently outside factors that don’t help at all. I think that sometimes we also beat ourselves up so much that it doesn’t hurt as much when others do it Like, “I know I suck tell me something I don’t know”.
Ah, kind of like foreboding joy. Unfortunately it doesn't work 😓 As for the environment: yes. Stress hugely impacts anxiety disorders.
I can’t remember the last time I was not stressed at all for more than a week. And I’m not talking about something like, obviously work and what not, can be stressful. But like, times that shouldn’t be stressful and yet I have a baseline stress. There’s a lot going on here haha.
I understand, more than you probably realize. I'm here for a chat if you like!
I appreciate it!
This was such a great listen! 👏 I learned a LOT. Thank you!
Oh I'm so happy to hear that! What was the main thing (if you feel comfortable sharing of course!)?
Of course, no qualms about that! LOL - the seasonality of serotonin levels, and how anxiety disorders change as a result based on seasons, sunlight, etc. I knew (or heard before) that depression tended to be more widespread in winter. But 1) I didn’t know exactly why and 2) I didn’t know seasonality caused other things to be more pronounced too.
I am glad you mentioned this. It took me a long time to figure that out myself! And I'm so glad I did because now I am no longer beating myself up over it and doing what I can to remedy it.
Love this!! 👏👏 I definitely recognize OCD thought patterns in myself. And I've never really explored the whole "OCD" angle of things, and so I love that you're talking about this and making me think. 💛💛
Shit, I'm making you think? That's the opposite of what I wanted!
Haha I'm glad you liked it ❤️