Why is it Hard to Love Yourself?

[@capngrace84]

Shame is the most fascinating internal structure.

[@BlackieTimex]

I just saw this video. I’ve watched it twice. I am a 45 year old man that has felt inner shame and self hatred for so many years. I’ve had ( as I’m sure all of us have.) A difficult go at life. For the first time ever, I have an extremely loving and gentle girlfriend that loves me , in spite of all of my faults and I have never felt happier. But my inner demons still won’t let up and if I don’t finally get the help I’ve been seeking for all this time, this happiness I’ve been so blessed to have , could be in danger. Seeing this video and how she describes shame’s ( possible) origins beginning in early childhood makes sense and I wish to God that I could have had this insight as a younger person!! Turns out, I had to slug it out till I was older,, damn! I was in and out of therapy as a teenager and am still. I have never heard anything that remotely made sense or that has resonated with me like this video has! All these years speaking with one therapist then another and yet another! This is my core issue, shame. She hasn’t cured me of course but, I am great full that I found this. I’ve never understood how people get to be happy or love themselves. I honestly don’t know what that is but I want to find out! Men ( at least of my generation) weren’t aloud to feel pain, cry or say “ it hurts.” I was because I was such a sickly kid and I have a beautiful and loving mother. However, she was a single mom with three kids and did the best she could, and she did beautifully. Sometimes parents who were abused as children and then grew up and had babies with men who abused them, have their own sad coping mechanisms that they sometimes aren’t aware of how they affect their children. I’m not sure what my mother’s were but, for as long as I can remember, I have been absolutely-terrified-of hurting people’s feelings especially her! When I see other people hurting,, I sincerely feel their hurt and feel extreme hatred and anger towards those who hurt them! Why do I feel shame so much,,, I dunno 🤷 but, I have a feeling that’s what this nice woman is talking about. She has opened a door that I’ve been pounding and kicking at for -years!! THANK YOU!!❤😅 For anyone out there who may be like me or can relate ( no matter your age or whatever) stay strong and do what I have done, seek answers and fight for yourself to have a life that is worth living…because you deserve it!! ❤✌️👍

[@DrToriOlds]

Thank you for sharing your experience, I’m glad to know that the content is helping you on your journey! 💛

[@BlackieTimex]

No no, thank you my friend, really! I think that I was ready to find your video explaining a deep rooted and confusing feeling that I’ve felt for way too long. It really makes me sad and angry that there are so many people out there that cannot accept themselves and that they don’t understand that it isn’t their fault. Anyways friend, you are an incredibly bright light in the darkness and I hope you are aware of how much you’ve helped people who don’t know how to help themselves!🫵🫡👏👍😃👍

[@ghostpost9578]

There is so much love in your being! Your commitment to people getting free is so big I just wanna fall into it. What’s distinct in your speaking is how intentionally you work to give people real ACCESS to reintegrate with themselves. It’s not just theory. I’ve worked a little bit with Sydnor and see her grace and generosity in what you bring. It’s so moving. Thank you 🙏🏽.

[@davidwilliams8451]

I could listen to your voice all day. There is such a soothing quality to it. Thank you for your videos and all your work.

[@DrToriOlds]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@sylviakanel9766]

Thank you so much for your client's example. Thank him, too! It put flesh on the bones of my understanding IFS.

[@NanditaDa]

Why can I relate to every single example you’ve given 😢

[@BlackieTimex]

Me too man and it’s alright because you aren’t all alone. Life is extremely difficult and it kicks the living shit out of us! Sometimes it seems hopeless but the wonderful miracle is that it is -NEVER-hopeless! Keep your chin up and stand tall because you are a soldier so keep fighting!!🫵😊💪

[@drsandhyathumsikumar4479]

So true. .I waz guilty of success and ashamed of failure ..so paid a big price of healthy self confidence

[@banneradams3273]

Wonderful video! Self-compassion has always been a struggle for me and I’m looking forward to reading Dr. Neff’s book! Thanks for the tip!

[@garbhanmyles]

Very good. I have found IFS work to be great in seeing the various parts of myself more clearly. I still struggle with taking to these various parts in a natural manner though so I’m going to check out your IFS videos. I still feel very uncomfortable being kind to myself too and what you said here really makes sense as to why this is the case. I think a daily practice might be very helpful in many ways. Thanks very much!

[@ljkoh20052000able]

Thank you very much Dr. Olds. And thank you for introducing to me to read Dr. Neff's book on self compassion. There are many exercises there that have been very helpful to my path to healing .

[@isabela4260]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom, knowledge and compassion worldwide. I needed someone who I can understand and speaks my words. And that's you. May you be rewarded for all the good that you do by being yourself.

[@nextinline8234]

Great video, nice format and easy to listen to and absorb

[@DrToriOlds]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martialmusic]

Kristin Neff? Is that the correct spelling of the lady you mentioned?

[@AB.926]

Thank you Dr. Much needed.

[@LasVegasSand_s]

What a great video. Thank you so much.

[@darinsmith2458]

It has been awhile since I watched one of your videos.. I do like the example that you gave with the Inner Child.. I have been working on Love.. It is such a generic term.. I can say that I love chocolate cake or that I love a good glass of wine or I love harmful people.. Where I am at with this and how it relates to IFS is there is something within me that is peaceful or stillness.. If I follow that then my life gets better..

[@kylemartin985]

can you make a video about memory reconsolidating and somatic experiencing therapy

[@a.g.3372]

Great videos, Tori. Very useful content.

[@DrToriOlds]

Glad you like them!

[@ZenAdjacentTherapy]

Fabulous Share❤

[@marjoleinvanderperkmusic6601]

Thank you so much. :) may I ask, what is the name of the song at 0.26?

[@xrjx1511]

To me love means "to like a lot" and its opposite hate means "to dislike a lot". Just as liking, loving is not voluntary. What exactly is self-love? Does it mean to like yourself a lot?

[@daisyduke5979]

Hi Dr Tori, it's really hard to love myself. I hate myself but my problem is that I project this self hate onto others and feel that other people hate me. I'm a high school teacher and suffer tremendously because I feel that all my students hate me. Have you got any suggestion on how to tackle this painful issue? Thanks

[@Star-dj1kw]

❤❤ EXCELLENT

[@garrettdyess1110]

I'd imagine that trait neuroticism explains the majority of the variability and outcomes associated with self-compassion scores, but I don't see any research on this published in the literature. Are you aware of any?

[@mikedenver5341]

It's hard to love myself because I suck

[@ahgflyguy]

Damn, mike. I thought you were pretty decent.