The Inner Critic: Why Do We Say the Most Hurtful Things to Ourselves?

Last week, I found myself face-to-face with my old friend anxiety.

Thankfully I had my fortnightly counselling session on Tuesday. I sat in the chair, explaining my frustration and bewilderment at why I felt this way. Just as I finished letting it all out, I looked at my therapist to see her smiling kindly at me as she gently asked me why I thought I was feeling this way.