I’m often disappointed with myself when I’m angry. It feels like, “a stronger person wouldn’t be mad at this” or “I’m fragile/insecure”. Anger has been the hardest emotion to live with; it just feels wrong.

I always need external validation from others during/after anger. And worse, I need an endless supply of it.

Learning to validate myself is the obvious solution but I don’t have a clue where to start. A self-help book would just sit on a shelf. Do you have any tips?

  • EponymousBosh@awful.systems
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    7 hours ago

    Came here to suggest this. I’ve been doing IFS stuff with my therapist and it’s probably the most helpful therapy I’ve ever done.