Self-hatred

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Self-hatred (pronunciation: /sɛlf 'heɪtrɪd/), also known as auto-loathing, is a term used in psychology to describe an extreme dislike or hatred of oneself, or being angry at or even prejudiced against oneself. The term is also used to designate a dislike or hatred of a group, family, social class, or stereotype to which one belongs and/or has. For instance, "ethnic self-hatred" is the extreme dislike of one's ethnic group or cultural classification.

Etymology

The term "self-hatred" is derived from the English words "self", meaning the individual or personal identity, and "hatred", which refers to intense or passionate dislike.

Related Terms

  • Self-esteem: A measure of how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself.
  • Self-love: The regard for one's own well-being and happiness.
  • Self-compassion: Extending compassion to one's self in instances of perceived inadequacy, failure, or general suffering.
  • Self-criticism: The act of pointing out one's perceived flaws.
  • Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

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