Episode Summary
Welcome back to another episode!
In this episode, this topic came up in one of my therapy sessions with a client whom I got permission from to talk about this.
We discussed how my client would leave spaces when she has a particular emotion. She would do this to punish herself for any mistakes she makes or to convince herself that she has not atoned for her mistake/experience. As a result, she experiences a spiral of negative self-talk.
Timestamps
- [00:04] Punishing yourself with isolation
- [01:18] Figuring out your narrative alone
- [05:21] Understanding the impact of your emotions
- [07:04] How to identify your feelings
- [08:36] Validating your emotions and trusting your intuition
- [10:13] Why do you punish yourself in isolation
- [11:40] You’re responsible for your feelings
Notable Quotes
- “I think that when you are dysregulated, having a person tell you that you need to go off and figure it out by yourself.”
- “Your feelings are valid, and your intuition is likely correct.”
- “I think it's also important to seek out support from an addictive party.”
- “Think about how unhealthy that felt, or having to manage other people's emotions that may have been more complex.”
- “So being one in your body, what am I feeling? Where am I feeling?”
Music by: Noir Et Blanc Vie
Moments of Authenticity
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