Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-in: Thursday January 17th
Happy Thursday Trauma Community!
We have almost made it through another week.
Today I'd like to share an article from the 7 Cups Blog that was written by one of 7 Cups' therapists.
Check out this short article then meet me back here:
How to Silence Your Inner Critic
- Do you have an inner critic?
- How has your inner critic helped you? (if you feel like it has helped you at all)
- What can you do today to help keep that inner critic quiet?
Answer below, say hello, share what's going on in your world, or just say hi. 
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@Kate
Hi. I'm having a rough time lately. I need someone to sit with me. Thanks.
@RedHawk6547 I will sit with you if you'd like.
@Kate
Yes very much. I feel so alone right now.
@RedHawk6547
Ill sit with you too redhawk.
@RedHawk6547 hey Red. We are all here for you, this is your safe place.
@Kate
I definitely have an inner critic. I would never be such a jerk to someone else! I also agree that noticing it makes a big difference.
@ReallyRuth hey there!
noticing your inner critic is definitely making a difference. do you feel like your inner critic is more helpful or hurtful to you?
hope youre having a lovely day
@Hope3729
Excellent question.
Some of each, I think. To a certain extent it can motivate me to grow and achieve. When I overdo it, though, it is just damaging.
What if sometimes that inner critic is all you can hear? I spent so long stuck outside of my own mind so to speak. At Least I can finally hear myself think now. But I think a lot of things that hurt and/or are sad. But at least I know whats going on inside my head, most the time anyway. Before I blocked so many things out… There was no space left to think About almost anything in my brain. That was unpleasant. Im glad its not like that anymore. But the sadness is pretty intense sometimes.
@pioneeringBanana1598
hey there! i am sorry to hear that you are feeling this way, it sounds stressful and like it is exhausting you. and i want you to know its okay not to be okay. and we are all here for you to support you through your ups and downs in life. I do hope something good happens to you today darling and that you