Self-Punishment: Why We Sabotage Our Own Happiness
Introduction and Definition of Self-Punishment Self-punishment is meticulously defined within clinical psychology as the deliberate act of inflicting physical or psychological pain, deprivation, or suffering upon oneself, typically in response to a perceived moral transgression, failure, or deep-seated feeling of worthlessness. This behavior serves as an attempt at self-expiation, where the individual believes that the […]
Self-Abasement: The Hidden Cost of Your Inner Critic
Definition and Core Concepts of Self-Abasement Self-abasement, also known synonymously in psychological literature as self-debasement, refers to the deliberate degradation, humiliation, or subjugation of oneself. This complex psychological phenomenon is characterized by the voluntary assumption of a lower status, often accompanied by expressions of profound unworthiness or self-contempt. Fundamentally, self-abasement is distinct from mere low […]