Why do I keep doing this?
- Kate and Alex
- Mar 18
- 1 min read
A interesting recent post from Professor and Psychologist Jonathan Shedler highlights six reasons why we might find ourselves repeating painful experiences:
To alleviate guilt
To gain a sense of control and mastery
Suffering is home
Secondary gain
To punish others (passive-aggression)
To enhance self esteem or feel superior
Read it in full here:
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