5 Types Of Self-Punishment To Stop And What To Do Instead - Page 4
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Dwelling On Past Mistakes
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This form of self-punishment is nuanced. It can come up when you have actually excelled in something, but you don’t feel you deserve the praise that comes with it. To combat that, you might self-punish by dwelling in the times you didn’t excel. When a person struggles with severe self-esteem issues, accepting victories can be difficult – and can even trigger guilt. Then, this behavior of dwelling on past mistakes comes up.
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