Self-criticism has a detrimental effect on people's mental state.
How self-criticism manifests itself
Self-criticism is an attitude towards oneself with excessive demands, as well as the inability to emotionally accept one’s shortcomings and mistakes.
Sometimes self-criticism is objective and means, on the contrary, that a person can criticize himself on the matter and notice what can or should be worked on.
This speaks of self-respect and is the key to personal growth.
Excessive self-criticism can be seen as a sign of ill health.
Why harsh self-criticism is dangerous for mental health
Harsh self-criticism provokes unpleasant emotions and feelings in a person - shame, guilt, disappointment, sadness, melancholy, depression.
Self-criticism can be harmful to mental health because it supports behaviors such as self-disrespect, lack of self-worth, and low self-esteem.
Research confirms that regular self-criticism contributes to a greater susceptibility to depression and eating disorders.
In general, this trait has a negative impact on both mental and physical health.
However, it is worth remembering that a reduced level of self-criticism also entails problems - inadequately inflated self-esteem.
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