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Authenticity: The Deep Hurt of Hiding Your True Self
“Living your truth is daunting and yet empowering, unimaginable but possible, raw and fulfilling. It may be the greatest gift we can give ourselves, but it can be completely overwhelming. As several celebrities recently spoke openly about their sexual orientation and gender identity, they become an example of what is possible, ushering in an era of being oneself completely.”
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Gaslighting: Signs and Tips to Manage
“Gaslighting often involves a loss of personal identity. Over time, you may begin to feel like you’ve changed beyond recognition or become numb and hollow. Living in a constant state of nervousness and worry can leave you with little energy for self-care or your own interests. Yet making time to meet your physical and emotional needs can help you reclaim your energy and hold on to your sense of self. As a result, you may even find it easier to navigate and challenge attempts to gaslight you.”
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How self-deception allows people to lie
We lie to ourselves to protect our self-images, which allows us to act immorally while maintaining a clear conscience. According to the very latest research, self-deception may have even evolved to help us to persuade others; if we start believing our own lies, it’s much easier to get other people to believe them, too.
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What is an inferiority complex?
“People with an inferiority complex may experience chronic self-doubt, have low self-esteem, and feel the need to withdraw from social situations. Some people experience symptoms similar to those associated with a superiority complex, such as extreme competitiveness and an inability to admit to their mistakes.”
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“Before you point your fingers, make sure your hands are clean.”
— Bob Marley
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Is It Confidence or an Inferiority Complex?
“An inferiority complex is when a person has feelings of inadequacy or inferiority, whether real or imagined. These feelings may result from a physical defect or surface in situations where we feel less intelligent than our peers. Other times, feelings of inferiority may be concocted from purely imagined shortcomings.”
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It’s only wrong when YOU do it! The psychology of hypocrisy | Dean Burnett
“Humans are prone to the principle of least effort, often known as the ‘path of least resistance,’ which means they’ll go for whatever option requires the least work. Hypocrisy allows you to appear principled without having to be so, which is much easier than adhering to strict principles.”
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“We all lie to ourselves. Whether we’re convincing ourselves that something is or isn’t true, self-deception is a common psychological tactic—so common, in fact, that people can be unaware they’re even doing it.
But why do we do it? Research defines self-deception as an independent mental state made up of conscious and unconscious memories and attitudes, as well as controlled and automatic processes, that serves as an attempt at self-protection or enhancement.”
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Effects of childhood trauma: Symptoms and how to heal
“Childhood trauma may occur after an adverse event makes a child feel unsafe or unable to cope. Trauma can impair a child’s emotional and cognitive abilities and disrupt their academic and social development. Adults who experienced childhood trauma may have a higher risk of mental health conditions and certain physical health conditions. They may also have difficulty maintaining relationships with others.”
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“The key aspect of these lies is that people treat (or search for) evidence in a motivationally biased way. Self-deception can be like a drug, numbing you from harsh reality, or turning a blind eye to the tough matter of gathering evidence and thinking (Churchland, 2013). As Voltaire commented long ago, ‘Illusion is the first of all pleasure.’”
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https://www.manarom.com/blog/body_shaming.html
“Body shaming-BS” คือ การที่คนอื่นมาวิพากษ์วิจารณ์รูปร่างหน้าตา การแต่งตัว บุคลิกท่าทาง และรูปลักษณ์ที่แสดงออกภายนอกของเรา ไม่ว่าจะเป็นการพูดตรงๆ พูดเปรียบเทียบ หรือพูดล้อเล่น คำพูดเหล่านี้ส่งผลเสียต่อร่างกายและจิตใจของคนที่ถูกต่อว่าล้อเลียนอย่างมาก (emotional trauma) เป็นรูปแบบหนึ่งของการกลั่นแกล้งกัน (bullying) ทำให้เหยื่อรู้สึกไม่ภาคภูมิใจในตัวเอง (low-self esteem) นำไปสู่การป่วยเป็นโรคด้านจิตเวชได้ เช่น โรคซึมเศร้า (Depression) โรควิตกกังวลเรื่องรูปร่างหน้าตา (Body Dysmorphic Disorder-BDD) โรคการกินผิดปกติ (Eating Disorder) ยิ่งถูก BS ตั้งแต่อายุน้อยเท่าไรโดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งช่วงวัยรุ่นที่ต้องมีพัฒนาสร้างความเป็นตัวตน (self-identity) จะส่งผลเสียอย่างมาก มีการศึกษาวิจัยจากทั่วโลกพบความชุกของเรื่อง BS ร้อยละ 25-35 รายงานที่พบความชุกมากสุด คือ ร้อยละ 45″