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In reply to the discussion: So sick of this. [View all]

Maraya1969

(23,294 posts)
9. You just reminded me of a technique I learned from Recovery International.
Mon Jun 3, 2024, 06:45 AM
Jun 2024

I had forgotten it and am thinking I need to start again too.

It is called self endorsement. The way they state is you endorse yourself, (give yourself a pat on the back) for all your part efforts. Such as even thinking about doing the dishes. "That's a good job thinking about doing the dishes There was a time when I wouldn't even think about it"

You wash one dish: "That was great that I washed one dish since I didn't want to wash any of them"
If you can keep this up you will be amazed at how it works. Very quickly you will begin to feel better about yourself - because instead of blaming yourself you are congratulating yourself.

Oh, and endorse yourself for writing your post. It took effort and it helped at least one person.......ME!


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