Stick up for yourself
Your needs matter. If you don’t value yourself, look out for yourself, and stick up for yourself, you’re sabotaging yourself.
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August 22, 2014
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Never feel you are alone by Rebecca Osborne
What is emotional repression?
People have feelings come up that are difficult to tolerate, and unconsciously send them away. This is known as repression. To avoid these uncomfortable feelings, our minds often employ defense mechanisms like pain or anxiety.
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August 8, 2014
negative by Sean MacEntee
How do I start towards self-compassion?
You don’t need to bully yourself, pressure yourself, or scare yourself with your thoughts. The first step towards self-compassion is noticing these thoughts as they arise.
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August 5, 2014
Mirror by Allen Skyy
Care that you are suffering
You need to care about the fact that you’re suffering before you can really work toward changing it.
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August 4, 2014
Worried girl isolated and waiting image by RyanMcGuire
What are the consequences of psychologically abusing myself?
Abusing yourself psychologically has consequences. Just as a child might rebel if treated abusively or neglectfully, the body can rebel as well in the form of pain, anxiety, or depression.
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August 2, 2014
how painful it is by Sophia Louise
How do people psychologically abuse themselves?
There are three primary ways that people psychologically abuse themselves: self-criticism, putting pressure on themselves, and unnecessary fear.
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August 1, 2014
Helping a friend by Rebecca Osborne
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Samaritans is confidential and anonymous
Finding it hard to talk about how you are really feeling? Samaritans is a safe place to turn; it’s anonymous and confidential: 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
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May 2, 2014
Helping a friend by Rebecca Osborne
Addiction / Alcohol/Drugs/substance use / Behaviour / Bereavement / Body image / Bullying/abuse / Confidence / Crime / Disability / Eating disorders / Family / Finance and money / Mental health / Online safety / Personal safety / Physical health / Pregnancy / Relationships / Self-esteem / Self-Harm / Sexual health and Safety / Support
Samaritans are available 24×7
If something is troubling you, Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All chats are completely confidential. You can reach them on 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
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April 1, 2014
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Create an anti-bullying charter
Create a charter as a school or group to make bullying unacceptable. Define rules and guidelines for how you should all treat each other and work together to make a positive difference everyday.
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March 14, 2014
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Bullying is not cool
White Pine’s “Defenders” show that bullying behaviour is ‘uncool’ and that social status in school comes from being kind to each other.
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March 13, 2014