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I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Loathing and Realize Why You're Wrong About You (PDF eBook)

eBook by Aguirre, Blaise/Jewel

I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Loathing and Realize Why You're Wrong About You (PDF eBook)

£22.00

ISBN:
9781394299966
Publication Date:
04 Feb 2025
Publisher:
Wiley
Pages:
304 pages
Format:
eBook
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I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Loathing and Realize Why You're Wrong About You (PDF eBook)

Description

Learn to understand the unaddressed symptom of mental health In I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Hatred and Realize Why You're Wrong About You, internationally known Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School Dr. Blaise Aguirre tackles the pervasive and often ignored issue of self-hatred. This book provides crucial insights into identifying and overcoming this deeply disturbing feeling, explaining why common practices of self-care or self-love often fall short in cases where self-hatred has become an integral part of a person's identity. Dr. Aguirre shares compelling first-hand accounts from patients who have battled and conquered self-hatred, revealing the severe impact this feeling has on people from all walks of life and their loved ones. The book delves into the roots of self-hatred, associated mental health disorders, and offers practical strategies for overcoming these challenges. In the book, you will: • Learn to identify the origins and signs of self-hatred • Understand the connection between self-hatred and suicidal behavior as well as to co-occurring disorders like borderline personality disorder and depression • Discover effective strategies for transforming self-loathing into self-compassion Perfect for those struggling with self-hatred and their loved ones, as well as mental health professionals, I Hate Myself offers a compassionate and practical approach to achieving self-acceptance. Start your journey towards healing today and embrace the self-worth you deserve.

Contents

Foreword vii Introduction xi Structure of the Book xvii Part 1 Understanding Self-hatred 1 1 What Is Self-Hatred? 3 2 Why Is Overcoming Self-Hatred So Critical? 23 3 Common Signs of Self-Hatred 33 4 The Lived Experience 51 5 What Is the Self That You Are Hating? 65 Part 2 Roots of Self-hatred 75 6 Where Does Self-Hatred Come From? 77 7 Could It Be Temperament or Biology? 99 Part 3 Self-hatred in Mental Health 105 8 Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Self-Hatred 107 9 Other Psychiatric Diagnoses and Self-Hatred 117 10 Other Personality Traits and Self-Hatred 129 Part 4 Treatment and Overcoming Barriers to Treatment 137 11 Targeting Self-Hatred 139 12 Why Is Self-Hatred So Hard to Tackle? 173 13 Reflections of Therapists 187 14 Advice from Those with Lived Experience 197 15 Alternative Treatment Ideas 231 Part 5 Finding Hope and Technology's Limits 249 16 The Dawn of Hope 251 17 AI's Take on Self-Hatred 257 Afterword 263 References 265 I Hate Myself 273 Acknowledgments and Gratitude 275 About the Author 277 Index 279

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