Do you ever insult yourself?

[RandomGuy1030]

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I tried mediation. Was way too boring so i just started insulting myself. Way more enlightening

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I started feeling nervous. Like it was actually working.

[Chazmatazz269]

Not really. I know my worth. Some people who don’t really know me might think my self criticizing was insulting or low self esteem or the like. But i’ve taken the time to get to know myself; my strengths and my weaknesses. I harbor no illusions about either.

[snackthatsmilesback]

I'm trying to stop. My wife brought to my attention that I usually just do it to avoid getting angry.

[Rania05]

Insulting one self without influencing myself negatively is a skill I learned through effort in holding myself dear. Nowadays, I don't keep my emotions to myself, for all I care about people.

[RandomGuy1030]

Good job

[Blackcosmo]

Many times everyday. My negativity is overwhelming.

[RandomGuy1030]

Its amazing everyones been doing this, except me

[Blackcosmo]

Well it's good to be positive so you're lucky.

[Rockstarrrrr]

Not like insults but sometimes I need that energy lol

[Iron_Man]

No but I’ve done things to myself with my bare hands across the face When I push to the edge

[affectioncrave]

Way more than I'd like to admit.

[RandomGuy1030]

On your looks or what

[affectioncrave]

Sometimes it is about looks, but mostly about my personality (or the lack of it?) and general performance when it comes to things. Love to torment myself with the mistakes of the past like a broken record as well.

[RandomGuy1030]

Do you notice any enhancement to your personality from that

[affectioncrave]

I do feel like it's making me more mentally stronger in a twisted way? That I can accept the truth better and not cling on false hope. That I can see myself as I really am and not victimize myself.

I also don't depend much on other people with my problems anymore. Independency and being able to figure things on your own are some traits I really value. Don't crave for company as much and tend to avoid committing to people altogether.

It also serves as a fuel and makes me either work hard for my goals... or kills my motivation entirely.

Though insulting myself comes with a lower self-esteem, inferiority/superiority complex at the same time, tendency to apologize a lot/stress over little things and avoidant behaviour. Trying to change those sides of me.

But still, I don't think it's entirely bad to criticize yourself in a moderate manner. I think negative self-reflect is a tool that can help you to love yourself, if you know how to use it to your benefit. Is it such a bad thing to not love yourself exactly the way you were born? To not accept all the negative traits you have? To want to be/look different?
Unfortunately some people don't have the right and can't change themselves as much as they'd like to. Yet they can still learn to love, accept the parts that cannot be changed.

Still, I think everyone needs to be treated equally nonetheless, but should have the right to develop themselves in peace if they so desire. Nothing justifies degrading behaviour.

[ChrisMike1919]

I am, in my thoughts.

[Agape93]

Yeap all the time.

[RandomGuy1030]

Yeah. I heard Joe Rogan say in the DMT world, you meet alien beings that essentially mock you and insult you. I figured why not just insult myself and skip the spiritual bullshit

[1GoldTwins]

I think so!

[yourpalval]

Constantly.