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submitted 1 year ago by WackyTabbacy42069@reddthat.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I noticed that I tend to think something along the lines of

Everything will be okay. And even if it's not, that's okay too. You'll get though this my love

The love bit was something I've been trying intentionally to instill. I've heard that positive self-talk can improve well being.

What do you think or say to yourself during those harder times?

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[–] lynny@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I remind myself of how awful a person I am and that the suffering I'm going through is not anywhere near what I deserve.

I give thanks to God that, for whatever reason, I'm given a better existence than someone like me should ever have.

[–] Kissaki@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago

That's so dark - doesn't sound healthy.

But interesting that it works for you. Thank you for sharing