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The Self-Deprecation Spiral: Understanding Its Effects on Mental Health

A woman with long hair stands on a beach, looking away; text overlay reads, “The Self-Deprecation Spiral: Understanding its Effects on Mental Health.”.

Self-deprecation is a common defense mechanism used by many people. It’s that inner voice that tells us we’re not good enough, that we’re failures and that we don’t deserve happiness or success. It’s a harmful pattern of thinking and speaking negatively about ourselves. While a little self-critique can be healthy and motivating, constant self-deprecation can…

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