How do I stop the negative critical voice?

[Anonymous]

Everytime I try and do something good for myself the critical voice is loud and clear and it's putting me down. I have a tension headache from it

[Anonymous]

Dealing with a negative critical voice can be challenging and affect your emotional well-being. Here are some tips that may help you stop the negative critical voice:

1. Observe the negative voice: Try to observe the negative voice without judgment or reaction. Acknowledge it and try to understand where it's coming from. Recognize that it's just a voice in your head and doesn't necessarily reflect reality.

2. Challenge the negative voice: Challenge the negative voice by questioning its validity. Ask yourself if the negative voice is based on facts or assumptions. Try to reframe your thoughts in a more positive and realistic way.

3. Practice self-compassion: Treat yourself with kindness and compassion. Recognize that everyone makes mistakes and that it's okay to not be perfect. Be gentle with yourself and try to focus on your strengths and accomplishments.

4. Seek support: Talk to a trusted friend or family member, or seek professional help if you are struggling with the negative voice. A therapist or counselor can help you develop coping strategies and provide emotional support.

5. Practice mindfulness: Engage in mindfulness practices such as meditation or breathing exercises. This can help you stay present in the moment and cultivate a more positive mindset.

Remember, it takes time and practice to overcome a negative critical voice, but the effort is worth it. Be patient with yourself and keep working on changing your thought patterns.

[Unit1]

I tell it to shut up and to get out of my head.

[gorydetails]

What you need to do is pretend that the negative voice is someone else talking about your best friend (you). How would you address that person?

[genericname85]

you don't. you drown it out with a stronger positive voice.

[On_cloud_wine]

That’s the devil speaking

[Asker]

So how do I stop it?

[On_cloud_wine]

Awareness is the first step. You have to have faith and pray to God to zap away all the evil negative thoughts haunting you. He doesn’t want that for you and he can help tremendously

[On_cloud_wine]

Tell the devil he won’t win this. You’re vulnerable so he’s taking advantage of you

[On_cloud_wine]

God has a vision for you and you just have to have faith with his timing

[FreyaRed]

My alter ego hates me too.