You're your own toughest critic, often berating yourself for perceived mistakes or shortcomings.

You set impossibly high standards for yourself and feel intense pressure to meet them.

When you make a mistake or fall short of your goals, you're extremely hard on yourself.

You constantly doubt your abilities, worth, or decisions, even when others believe in you.

Negative self-talk is a constant companion. You find it hard to quiet that critical inner voice.

You believe that you don't deserve love and compassion, either from others or yourself.

Managing difficult emotions, like shame, guilt, or anger, is a struggle, often leading to avoidance or self-destructive behaviors.

You rely on external sources, like praise from others or material success, to feel good about yourself.