Self-hatred can feel overwhelming, but there is a way out. This post explores where self-hate comes from and shares practical tools like self-compassion exercises and skills to help you break the cycle and begin building a kinder relationship with yourself.

To sit with your feelings means to allow yourself to fully experience an emotion without immediately reacting to it, avoiding it, or judging it. Instead of numbing out, distracting, or pushing through, you pause. You notice what’s happening inside you, bring curiosity to the experience, and respond with self-compassion.

Discover what chronic suicidality is, how it impacts individuals, and the ways therapy, including DBT, can provide hope and healing.