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Learn to understand the unaddressed symptom of mental health In I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Hatred and Realize Why You're Wrong About You, internationally known Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School Dr. Blaise Aguirre tackles the pervasive and often ignored issue of self-hatred. This book provides crucial insights into identifying and overcoming this deeply disturbing feeling, explaining why common practices of ""self-care"" or ""self-love"" often fall short in cases where self-hatred has become an integral part of a person's identity. Dr. Aguirre shares compelling first-hand accounts from patients who have battled and conquered self-hatred, revealing the severe impact this feeling has on people from all walks of life and their loved ones. The book delves into the roots of self-hatred, associated mental health disorders, and offers practical strategies for overcoming these challenges. In the book, you will: Learn to identify the origins and signs of self-hatred Understand the connection between self-hatred and suicidal behavior as well as to co-occurring disorders like borderline personality disorder and depression Discover effective strategies for transforming self-loathing into self-compassion Perfect for those struggling with self-hatred and their loved ones, as well as mental health professionals, I Hate Myself offers a compassionate and practical approach to achieving self-acceptance. Start your journey towards healing today and embrace the self-worth you deserve.

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BLAISE AGUIRRE is Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry. He is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the founding Medical Director of the 3East dialectical behavior therapy continuum of care at Harvard affiliated McLean Hospital. He is also the author of Coping with BPD, Mindfulness for Borderline Personality Disorder, DBT for Dummies, and Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents.

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