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Adult · Core beliefs
🌿 Criticism hurts: situation or old pattern?
SITUATIONAL REACTION (passes)
Tied to a particular person or subject.
The strength matches what was said.
Passes within an hour and you can name what bothered you.
AN OLD PATTERN (keeps returning)
Any remark sets it off, even a gently meant one.
The strength far exceeds the trigger.
Lingers for hours, and the feeling is familiar from childhood.
WHAT YOU CAN TRY TODAY (with both)
Separate the sentence from the feeling. Write down what was actually said — it tends to be less than it felt.
Wait before replying. Not out of politeness; the first reaction belongs to the pattern, not the situation.
Notice when it does not fire. The exceptions show what keeps you feeling safe.
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