r/neoliberal Kitara Ravache Mar 29 '26

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u/schildmanbijter Mar 29 '26

Can't love someone if you don't love yourself

Touch grass and then touch go to a therapist 

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u/thatssosad Fell for it Mar 29 '26

This is just untrue and people should stop repeating that. It just shames people with issues or low self esteem from even trying to find happiness, and has no source in any psychological studies whatsoever

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u/yashaspaceman123 Niels Bohr Mar 29 '26

Well not grass but exercise does do that.

I actually think therapy is the most overrated option. If medications are equally effective and don't cost as much, i don't see it making much sense. People also don't realize therapy has side effects too.

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u/schildmanbijter Mar 29 '26

Well seek professional help is what I meant