Aleta Edwards, Psy.D

Psychologist and author of the self-help book, Fear of the Abyss: Healing the Wounds of Shame and Perfectionism. See an excerpt at

[Aleta Edwards, Psy.D @AletaEdwards]

@DrMcFillin And there are no dynamics or tying together of related structures and feelings.

[Aleta Edwards, Psy.D @AletaEdwards]

Shame is excruciating. I can incapacitate someone to the point of being terrified of doing something. By definition it is hard to talk about, yet taking the secrecy out of it immediately starts the road to improvement and relief.

[Aleta Edwards, Psy.D @AletaEdwards]

We teach people how to treat us. If we accept mistreatment over and over, the other person will know that this behavior will be tolerated.

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Constantly blaming others (even when they have done wrong) instead of looking at our own contribution to the situation is guaranteed to prevent emotional growth.

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@GavinPrestonMD It's true. Everyone goes through painful experiences and needs to remember that there is no shame in it.

[Aleta Edwards, Psy.D @AletaEdwards]

@MindTendencies2 I wish this weren't true, but it is.

[Aleta Edwards, Psy.D @AletaEdwards]

@nate_postlethwt This is so very true, sadly.

[Aleta Edwards, Psy.D @AletaEdwards]

@DrJoaquinMateu De acuerdo.

[Dr. Linda Berman @LindaBerman4]

Psychotherapists should be prepared to discuss with their patients what psychotherapy is and is not.They may need to explain that much of mental life is unconscious & the problematic patterns in the patient’s life are not completely within ..conscious awareness.
Glen Gabbard.

[Aleta Edwards, Psy.D @AletaEdwards]

@HayleytheHermit People can get very anxious with those who can read them, and shame becomes a way to shut them up, unfortunately.

[Aleta Edwards, Psy.D @AletaEdwards]

While narcissistic abuse can happen to anyone, people with shame and perfectionism are especially vulnerable. #codependency #shame #perfectionism

[Julia Jackson @Jackson_JS1]

@AletaEdwards @amazon A fantastic book either for self-help or as a resource for professionals. Highly recommended! 📚⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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[Aleta Edwards, Psy.D @AletaEdwards]

@EMDRagon_ It is really the opposite of productive, and very painful.

[Aleta Edwards, Psy.D @AletaEdwards]

From the time we are very young, we are taught to compete with others, that we have to be best. Even regardless of upbringing, is it any wonder that so many people suffer from low self-esteem, feeling they are never good enough? #shame #perfectionism #selfesteem #anxiety

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People suffering from painful shame episodes do not always identify them as shame, only as specific instances of anxiety and pain. But it is part of a bigger picture and needs to be recognized for what it is to really help. #perfectionism #anxiety

[Aleta Edwards, Psy.D @AletaEdwards]

While people need to cope with shame-based anxiety attacks, getting help with the root cause can bring tremendous healing. Coping is necessary, but is not the same as healing. #anxiety #perfectionism #shame #coping #healing

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@ahmedhankir I agree with you.

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#WritingCommunity how’d you get the idea for your current WIP? Flash of inspiration or a brew long in the making? #writers #writerslife

[Dennis Tirch PhD @DennisTirchPhD]

Shame can feel like your self is disintegrating, like you are worthless before a cruel or out of control other. We can learn it from abuse or neglect, & carry it all our lives. There is a road forward through mindfulness, compassion, community & evidence based therapy. Go well.

[Dan McKinnon @psychologistdan]

28 per cent of men believe they could lose their job if they discuss mental health at work: study https://t.co/QsMATWGG4v