self abuse, n.Definitions

Self-abuse is the most certain road to the grave.

Self-abuse is beating yourself up mentally for beating yourself up mentally.

Self-abuse is unwise — when you talk to yourself, or about yourself, watch your language!

Self-abuse is unwise — never speak ill of yourself; your friends will say enough on that subject.

Self-abuse is wrongheaded — It is not virtuous to be victimized by a bully, even if that bully is oneself.

Self-abuse is widespread and pervasive. No matter what our achievements might be, we think well of ourselves only in rare moments.

Self-abuse is untethered from reality — one has no idea what a poor opinion some people have of themselves and who know how little they deserve it.