" Mend and Ascend
Our mind matters. We are sometimes broken but we can also mend. It will discuss mental health illness and how to cope and mend what is broke. It will discuss the stigma in our society and how people are mistreated.
" Mend and Ascend
Rising Above Life's Toughest Challenges
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In this episode we take a deeper look into why we as people harbor toxic traits in us. We reflect on the causes and the outcome of these traits. Remember as we mend from past hurt and shame, we ascend from it in Victory!
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Welcome back to another episode of Mend and Descend, the podcast where we explore the journey of healing, growth, and rising above life toughest challenges. I am Stacy, and today we are diving into a topic that is often misunderstood: the toxic trait pattern. The toxic traits that can come with mental illness and recognizing, addressing how to transform them, we must learn and understand what toxic that we harbor on the inside us. We always focus on depression, anxiety, and mood swings. But there is another layer, which is called the toxic pattern, in which can develop alongside of these conditions. They may include constant criticism, pushing people when you need them the most, and emotional manipulation, which is used as a defense mechanism, and avoid responsibility when it's coming from them. It is very important to remember that these traits are not who you are, they are learned responses that are often born from fear or survival instincts. The question that we often ask is why we do these toxic traits develop. Toxic traits often grow from the shadows of trauma and open wounds of the heart. For existence, self-sabotage may come as a result of failure or rejection. Control issues may come from past disasters, passive aggression to express anger. The understanding of the term, why, is taking the first step towards change, recognizing the signs and self-awareness, and it becomes our superpower. We ask questions such as: Do I always react instead of responding? Do I push people away when I need them the most? Do I find myself blaming others when it really is my fault? Coping mechanisms such as keeping a journal or going to therapy is helping you to spot the patterns. These are steps to mend and ascend toxic traits by knowing without being ashamed, because you can't heal from what you deny. Stop putting yourself down and celebrate your small achievements. I remember a time when I too had these toxic traits. They made me feel like I wasn't human. So I got help, and that is why I am standing here today, to tell all of you this is not you. You are greater than that. So, if you all got anything from this, please share it with someone who may be going through and is too ashamed to come forward. Remember, help is on the way. Until next time, keep mending and keep ascending.