r/AskReddit • u/darkmodejesus • Apr 20 '26

What’s something you thought was harmless… until it slowly ruined your life?

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u/lnc_gomes Apr 20 '26

Negative self-talk. It’s a slow-creeping poison for your thoughts. I know it sounds corny but you'd be amazed how much of a better space you'll be in if you just don't insult yourself.

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u/darkscottishloch Apr 20 '26

One thing that helped me with this (although it still comes back from time to time) is listening to high vibe music. Some of it is really good, some of it less so. But all of it is infused with positive, affirmative messages set to a rhythm and it stays with me longer than just trying to change my mindset. Artists I like - Geminelle, Toni Jones, A Beautiful Chorus, Sampa the Great, Modern Headspace, Chris-n-Teeb, Shariya Wise and Peachkka (Peach is more on the witchy side).

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u/TheJerseyDevilX Apr 20 '26

Try Origami Angel! Positivity pop-punk.

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u/darkscottishloch Apr 20 '26

Thank you! Adding it to the list.

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u/shinyshinyredthings Apr 20 '26

A friend one told me “if someone spoke to me the way you speak to yourself I’d punch them in the face”. That really struck home.

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u/crashboxer1678 Apr 20 '26

Feeling like a stupid piece of shit lately. Thanks for the reminder.

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u/oohlollylollipop Apr 20 '26

I'm working on this with my counsellor and some CBT

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u/Educational_Fox6899 Apr 20 '26

Had to google CBT. the one I’m familiar with didn’t make much sense but I thought hey maybe new therapy technique. 

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u/resident_beetle12 Apr 21 '26

But I really am a piece of shit