How To Deal With Self-Criticism - The Mean Voice in My Head

Self-criticism can be harmful to our mental health because it leads to negative self-talk, lowers self-esteem, and increases feelings of anxiety and depression. Additionally, constant self-criticism can create a cycle of negative thoughts, causing us to focus on our weaknesses and overlook our strengths. It is important to practice self-compassion and recognize that everyone makes mistakes and has flaws, but they do not define our worth as individuals. Let me show you how!

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[distractedcolorist]

After 13 years of counseling, I was *just* diagnosed with OCD. I have ADHD, PTSD, and was always told that I had generalized anxiety and major depressive disorder, but the medication and counseling I received never worked. I recently found a new counselor after I was in crisis and they mentioned I may have OCD. After talking further it is pretty clear. So many of these things have been ongoing since I was 3 years old, but because I didn't start counseling until I was 18, and then after 13 years of consistent counseling, I've finally found someone who was able to see the pattern and figure out why other treatments weren't working! I'm so grateful for them. And I'm so grateful I found your channel! I'm just a few videos in, but I'm very happy to have come across you. Thank you for all you do! 😊

[cayce]

My mom and I love your saying “maybe…maybe not 💁‍♀️” lol

[Chronicillnessclub]

I’ve been spreading your name around, thank you Nathan. You saved my life !

[AstroBethTeal]

Wow Nathan, I was just having a sad lunch overwhelmed my self critical thoughts. Decided to go on YouTube to distract myself, and boom there you are ready to save me and hundreds of others. Thank you for the work you do

[williamhartman]

Man you’re good ! You articulate the message in a way that’s receptive. Thank you

[pvqkqiw]

I feel a lot of self criticism comes from our parents/family. They too have often been raised by critical parents, so they behave like that too.

[kirkoverton]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. Self-criticism has been taking over my life lately, and I need to stop it. You gave some great ideas to overcome it.

[sh.ge.del.]

Can you talk about victimization?? Some of my OCD themes lead me victimizing myself and other villain-izing myself !

[sukhnoorkaurhundal]

You are a good person nathan 😊 love from india 🇮🇳

[ritikamishra]

After being helpless for so long... I came across your videos.. I wish I survive my ocd and anxiety with your help😢

[vamprisa]

Unfortunately, my PTSD has given me memory loss. I specifically forget a lot of the good things that I've done or that have happened to me, so if I were to try to think about my past to prove that I'm good enough and not just doing self criticism, I'd be proven to be not good enough by my brain. So I won't be trying that, but I will try being more compassionate with myself

[urigellarfella]

I would not be friends with the voice in my head if it was a person. I really do give myself a hard time! Thanks for the video. It’s helpful. Hopefully I can work on this and improve my mental health! 💙🙏

[kimjafarabadi]

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[SajidAli-tddx]

We love you brother thanks for being positive and teaching us positivity 😊💛

[zachyoutube]

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[OffirMargulis]

I appreciate your videos so much! ❤ Thank you

[jesushernandez-eofq]

A traumatic event exponentially elevated my ocd with new obsessions, compulsions & guilt... wished i would of known this, it got me off guard

[saummyatelange]

is anyone here who is gone through am struggling a lot ..even i cant decide that is this daniel or hocd...these thoughts and questions are very frustrating ...i am a straight female throughout my life but by the 2 to 3 months i am getting this constant confusion about my sexuality..when i see a girl i always que myself that i am getting attracted or not..plss help me out..

[stewkelsall]

Oh I’m terrible for it. I am very self deprecating, and it is extreme.

[nicknorizadeh]

What do you think of self critcism as a compulsion? I repeat the same critical thoughts over and over in order to calm my self down. Otherwise I get anxiety