Hi Ashley. It's nice to "see" you again... still asking the tough questions
Sometimes I feel like my life is completely ruled by negative core beliefs. I know in my head that isn't true. I have worked so hard to counter those beliefs... to challenge them. Intellectual understanding of their origins, their power, and their lie doesn't seem to help when the emotions take over though. My ability to control my thoughts just get washed away in the undertow of emotion. It is an undertow... it grabs my feet and pulls me under. I don't even know what "it" is. I don't see it clearly. It feels awfully strong though (I know this is not always the case... I KNOW this ... but right now it seems very powerful.)
Feeling useless... is that an emotion or a belief?
Feeling useless raises fear... I do know fear is an emotion.
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?
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