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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3043

Hi Sylvie,

I read your post last night and have pondered your question as to where I formed my negative core beliefs. Yes, I do have them, a lot of them, but if I had to tell you where or how they were formed I'd have to say I don't really know. Everything I read says that I learned them in childhood but I am unable to decide exactly how they got there.

I have, for as long as I remember, felt inadequate, full of doubt, and afraid that I wouldn't make the grade (failure). I don't know why. There are a few reasons that I think might be correct but I am unsure. Some of them are things that I don't want to be true and don't know what to think of this.

For example I know there's been spritual abuse in my life, although I fully believe in God (monotheistic) but also recognize the damage that the "church" has caused to my beliefs. These are man-made abuses of God, his word, and it pains me to say I have a hard time dealing with.

My Mom and possibly my Dad are adult children of alcoholics and show those signs as well. They are clueless of course as they have no understanding of depression as a disease, co-dependency, or that they even exhibit dysfunctional tendancies. They believe they are normal. I do not feel it is in my place to discuss it with them or hold the mirror up to them.

As for specific instances in my life, I have a couple thoughts but these may not be part of it so I'll stop here.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1288

Members,

Core beliefs are what you believe about yourself, others, the world and your future. The formation of our core beliefs begin when we are young and are rooted in our experiences as children and adolescents.

Our core beliefs are usually unspoken or outside of our immediate awareness. They are often accepted as 100% true and rarely examined for accuracy.

Negative core beliefs are associated with many issues such as low self-esteem, self-worth, depression and anxiety.

A negative life event can activate negative core beliefs about the self, others, the world & the future.

Some examples include …

* A lay-off from work or a break-up could result in feelings such as feeling unlovable or useless

Have you ever experienced a negative core belief? Where do you think you formed them?

Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator

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