You’ve probably done something self-destructive at some point. Just about everyone has. Most of the time, it’s not intentional and doesn’t become a habit. Self-destructive behaviors are those that are ...

Many of us learn as children to diminish others in our beliefs or actions. This may be driven by low self-esteem, childhood trauma, being bullied, a lack of empathy or feelings of rejection or ...

Emotional self-harm refers to negative thoughts that damage someone’s self-esteem and mental health. This can manifest in overly critical self-talk or ruminating on past mistakes. Although the term ...