Why You Blame Yourself for Everything and How to Stop

Explore the psychological phenomenon of self-blame in this 15-minute video from Therapy in a Nutshell. Learn why you might blame yourself for everything, how this can be a trauma response from childhood, and practical strategies to stop this harmful pattern. Discover how the brain's cognitive shortcuts lead to automatic thoughts like self-blame, and understand why it's often easier to blame oneself than to process complex emotions about others' actions. Gain insights into common cognitive distortions such as catastrophizing and overgeneralizing, and find out how to recognize and challenge these unhelpful thought patterns. Using Batman as an illustrative example, delve into the long-term effects of self-blame on mental health and learn techniques to develop more balanced, realistic thinking.