Self-Sabotage
Does anyone struggle with self-sabotage? When my emotions are really intense and I struggle to regulate them, I shut down, become very depressed, and do nothing to get out of it. I wallow and get angry for struggling. I beat myself up constantly and I grow deeper and deeper into the depression.
How do I stop?
@KaiStruggle24
I can relate. I don’t mean to diminish your feelings or the hopelessness that can sometimes arise. But the best thing you can do never changes no matter what circumstance you’re in. It’s whatever you CAN do. If that means doing things that actively benefit your life or just sitting there with your feelings while avoiding self sabotage that’s great progress in the right direction.
@KaiStruggle24 aww depression is so very hard, and when your spiralling, it's really hard to get out of🙁 I'm sorry it's really bad for you right now 🙁 but remember you made it out of the spiral last time and you can do it again ❤ be kind to yourself during this time, keep reaching out here just like you did with this thread ❤ right now it's the little things that count, lots of self love and just keep trying ❤ better days will come, gives you a giant tiny hug ❤ it's all gonna be ok
Self sabotage feels like the ultimate betrayal by your own mind. Those intense emotions hit like a tidal wave and when you can’t regulate them, shutting down feels like the only option. The hardest part is breaking that first step of inaction, but it doesn’t have to be monumental. A single small act of self care like standing up, stretching, or even just breathing deeply for a few moments can remind you that you’re in control. You’re trying and that’s enough. You've already recognized the pattern, which means you’re capable of breaking it. You deserve that chance.