self-abuse

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

No matter what our achievements might be, we think well of ourselves only in rare moments. Eric Hoffer

is beating yourself up mentally for beating yourself up mentally.

I beat myself up mentally for beating myself up mentally.

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

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

When you talk to yourself, or about yourself, watch your language!

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.

You've no idea what a poor opinion I have of myself and how little I deserve it.

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

It is not virtuous to be victimized by a bully, even if that bully is oneself.