@the_anti_guru: Self distancing psychology uses your own name or third person language to create space from an overwhelming emotion. #selfdistancing #selftalk #psychology #emotionalregulation #selfawareness
This is also great in conflict with a partner, “Mike is feeling attacked right now”. Coupled with the understanding that it isn’t adult Mike that is scared, it’s the little 5 year old boy Mike. This both separates and elicits empathy.
2026-09-14 16:33:32
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Amy :
I went and looked in the mirror and said, forgive yourself Amy. I’m much better.
2026-08-26 18:24:01
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Ryan Marie 🤍✨ :
Yes I love this and I do it and giggle every time and that actually helps ❤️
2026-09-12 13:54:19
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Liz L Lasseigne :
I love this! I’ll do it! Thank you!
2026-09-11 00:09:29
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Mara :
I’ve done this it’s amazing !!!
2026-08-26 02:39:39
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Gretchen :
I have this picture of myself around 2 with pigtails. And I TRY to think about her when I have negative self talk. Would I say that to HER? Nopes.
2026-08-25 23:04:50
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Roxy :
nah, Her name is Susan because Susan just sounds like some one with her ish together. How is that for self distancing 😂😂
2026-08-26 01:14:12
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modine_parkenfarker :
No dice. Whenever I hear somebody say my name I know I’m in trouble
2026-08-26 00:03:35
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Hannah Lane :
legit
2026-08-25 21:46:59
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Soleil Gabrielle 🌞 :
💕💕💕
2026-08-26 00:09:40
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sharifa :
🌹🌹🌹
2026-08-26 02:28:29
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Donna Dearinger :
🥰🥰🥰
2026-08-25 21:28:06
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