Self-Acceptance: Rejecting Yourself is like an Autoimmune Disease

Self-rejection leads to inner self-division. Rejecting yourself is like your mind turning against you, much like an autoimmune disease. The self-attacking thoughts deepen the internal turmoil.

Once recognize that these traits or behaviors aren’t truly who you are—“I don’t want to be anxious, but I can’t help it” or “I wish I could be more patient, but the feelings of anger and frustration overwhelm me.” By recognizing the patterns, then apply various healing techniques to address and resolve the underlying issues.