It won’t go away

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#42

When we seek guidance to eliminate the root causes of the self-hatred.

My experience was therapy & EMDR, which helped me process my traumatic memories and negative beliefs about myself into more accurate perceptions.

I think of these mental health issues as invisible wounds; they don't heal or the "go away" on their own anymore than a deep cut or a broken leg heals all by itself. They fester and get infected: and regardless what society tells us, there can be healing through therapy and support.

God bless you in your journey. You matter!

#45

Telling someone in the throes of drug addiction "If you let it," "just don't use," or "just don't drink" is not helpful. Few people continue their self-loathing because they want to. If they could stop they would: we need to help them find the path they cannot see from where they are to where they are desperate to be.

#46

I said “when you let it”. Answered his question. Only way to get rid of self hatred is by letting it go. I gather you have an easy way to end it then? Everyone’s a critic. Sheesh.

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#47

Saying "you are putting yourself above your higher power" is shame-based and not helpful when a person bares their soul by exposing their pain amd struggle.

It says, "you are weak and don't believe strongly enough" which is the opposite of humility and implies the sufferer lacks the will to find sobriety. Guilt and shame have no place in a forum dedicated to support and hope.

#48

My apologies, "When you let it." If a forum such as this cannot support disagreement or differing opinions, then what benefit does it hold. As we seek the truths and guidance and support learned by our brothers and sisters through their trials and struggles, is it not allowed for one recovery seeker to disagree with another?

#49

You’re not disagreeing. You’re confronting and setting up a situation. Gather that’s your gig

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#51

You are worthy of self-love- remember the BB states if we criticize others or ourself we are criticizing God’s handiwork. I struggle with self-loathing too. It’s a BATTLE- we are WARRIORS

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