Mindfulness can help us detach from our negative selfperceptions from "summary" of The Mindful Way Through Depression by Mark; Teasdale John; Segal Williams (Zindel; Kabat-Zinn, Jon)
When we are caught in the grip of depression, our minds can become filled with negative self-perceptions that weigh us down and make it difficult to see things clearly. These self-perceptions often stem from a place of self-criticism and judgment, leading us to believe that we are not good enough or worthy of love and happiness. By practicing mindfulness, we can learn to observe these negative self-perceptions without getting entangled in them. This means cultivating a sense of awareness and presence that allows us to see these thoughts and feelings for what they are – passing mental events that do not define who we are as individuals. Through mindfulness, we can begin to recognize that these negative self-perceptions are simply stories that we tell ourselves, rather than tru...
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