Unlocking The Hidden Toll: How Unkind Self-Talk Can Damage Your Mental Well-Being
Unkind self-talk, characterized by persistent negative thoughts and self-criticism, can have detrimental impacts on mental health. It distorts cognitive processes, leading to low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Negative self-talk triggers a vicious cycle of negative emotions, contributing to stress, physical health issues, social isolation, and sabotaging behaviors. It can also foster learned helplessness, interpersonal difficulties,…