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How should I respond to criticism?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Aug 18, 2019 | Replies (13)

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@gingerw

@aliali Sometimes we receive constructive criticism. That is, someone has noticed something in our lifestyle, or daily actions, or diet, that is destructive and unhealthy. That person is letting you know out of love, that you are harming yourself. You may already be aware of what they are saying, but was hoping it was not visible to others. Then it is up to you to decide to make a change, or not. Long ago, a trusted person, whose opinion I valued, told me, "no one can make you feel bad without your consent". I have tried since then to dismiss my feelings of feeling "less than" when something really upsets me. Can you try this and let us know how it works for you?
Ginger

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In fact, @gingerw, this is a great defense mechanism. I have some problems. I am perfectionist. I also doubt that my perception is wrong and what people see is right! I am about to make an exhaustive list of event in which any of my family members has told me that I am stupid! If I ask them now one by one, they will tell me that I am genius. But in some cases they tend to see me as the sole source of problems in the world. Should I do such a list?