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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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Ermm sometimes I can be. Sometimes think I am being when I'm not. Like if I say I'm fat and they are all oh no you're not. No, I really am.
I think it's used as a defence mechanism quite often and sometimes because years of low confidence/crap thrown at you makes you question your worth. Build on knowing it and truly accepting you for you and you'll soon find it lessens. Personally I used to physically pinch myself if I caught myself doing it.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Cant bare self depreciating it makes me want to get hold of them and shake them"
Quite, if you've got it, shout it from the rooftops. Unless it happens to be herpes, then you might want to keep it under your hat. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yep I've just done my best to stop it. It was a habit I got into as a way of keeping people away while I didn't want to meet. It then got stuck like a broken record even when I wanted to be seen differently. My self-deprecation usually comes with a dose of humour. There's loads of it in my profile.
There are other times I'm simply telling the truth or an honest appraisal of a situation though that sometimes gets mistaken for self-deprecation or playing the 'victim' of circumstances. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I like a bit of amusing self deprecation, the kind where you know the person doesn't really mean it and it's for comic effect.
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Like when I say I don't like the wind as it messes up my hair (I'm a skinhead) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I like a bit of amusing self deprecation, the kind where you know the person doesn't really mean it and it's for comic effect.
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So do I but it seems plenty don't |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I know I’m terrible for it. I think I use it first before anyone can say anything about me. It’s like a defence mechanism with myself. How to stop it is the hard part. I don’t know the answer to x |
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"I like a bit of amusing self deprecation, the kind where you know the person doesn't really mean it and it's for comic effect.
Like when I say I don't like the wind as it messes up my hair (I'm a skinhead) "
Sort of. A really weak example is when someone says they want to take your photo and the they reply that they might break the camera. |
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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago
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"I know I’m terrible for it. I think I use it first before anyone can say anything about me. It’s like a defence mechanism with myself. How to stop it is the hard part. I don’t know the answer to x "
I bet you get more compliments than insults. Xx |
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"Cant bare self depreciating it makes me want to get hold of them and shake them"
Likewise, I can’t warm to self deprecating people at all. Been there done that with an ex - jeez it was hard work keeping his ego on track. It wore me down at times so now I avoid it as soon as it appears. |
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"I know I’m terrible for it. I think I use it first before anyone can say anything about me. It’s like a defence mechanism with myself. How to stop it is the hard part. I don’t know the answer to x "
It has been defensive for me. I don't need it anymore, but it's hard to stop. Trying to work out how. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I like a bit of amusing self deprecation, the kind where you know the person doesn't really mean it and it's for comic effect.
So do I but it seems plenty don't
I think it depends on frequency  "
Yep, that's why it was worth breaking the habit. sometimes I just can't resist the urge though |
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"I like a bit of amusing self deprecation, the kind where you know the person doesn't really mean it and it's for comic effect.
So do I but it seems plenty don't
I think it depends on frequency
Yep, that's why it was worth breaking the habit. sometimes I just can't resist the urge though "
Yes, it's why I need to stop, too. |
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"I know I’m terrible for it. I think I use it first before anyone can say anything about me. It’s like a defence mechanism with myself. How to stop it is the hard part. I don’t know the answer to x "
I could have written this! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I know I’m terrible for it. I think I use it first before anyone can say anything about me. It’s like a defence mechanism with myself. How to stop it is the hard part. I don’t know the answer to x
I bet you get more compliments than insults. Xx"
I get people saying I’m nice. X |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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"I like a bit of amusing self deprecation, the kind where you know the person doesn't really mean it and it's for comic effect.
So do I but it seems plenty don't
I think it depends on frequency
Yep, that's why it was worth breaking the habit. sometimes I just can't resist the urge though "
You very rarely do it now Doc. It's amusing when you do because it's kind of tongue in cheek. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I find a little humorous self deprecation (now and again ) can be a healthy sign and endearing quality in a person, as long as they come across as comfortable in them selves. It comes across as a healthy confidence, as opposed to the fragile self confidence that you perceive from people who take themselves way too seriously. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I know I’m terrible for it. I think I use it first before anyone can say anything about me. It’s like a defence mechanism with myself. How to stop it is the hard part. I don’t know the answer to x
It has been defensive for me. I don't need it anymore, but it's hard to stop. Trying to work out how. "
Watching this helped me
https://youtu.be/Ow0lr63y4Mw
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I like a bit of amusing self deprecation, the kind where you know the person doesn't really mean it and it's for comic effect.
So do I but it seems plenty don't
I think it depends on frequency
Yep, that's why it was worth breaking the habit. sometimes I just can't resist the urge though
You very rarely do it now Doc. It's amusing when you do because it's kind of tongue in cheek."
That was the way it was originally intended. For a little while there was a bit of frustration thrown in. Now I've seen the light and I'm on my way to sainthood   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Think I deflect more than self depreciate. I don't go out of my way to put myself down, but I'll try make a joke to change the subject rather than revel in it, if the whole conversation is just someone saying they like how you look. It's kinda boring 1 on 1, and excludes other people from joining in if it's in company or on here. |
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I do it but with humour, I think. It is definitely a defense mechanism. Years of being put down I had to turn it around and do it with humour. I try not to do it as much now but it's a hard habit to break x |
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"I like a bit of amusing self deprecation, the kind where you know the person doesn't really mean it and it's for comic effect.
So do I but it seems plenty don't
I think it depends on frequency
Yep, that's why it was worth breaking the habit. sometimes I just can't resist the urge though "
Sometimes is fine in my opinion.
I think we've all got a friend that we able talking to because their self deprecation is awkward. What do you say to someone who tells you they're fat at every opportunity for example "Yes I know" or " no you aren't"? |
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By *edMan
over a year ago
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"Cant bare self depreciating it makes me want to get hold of them and shake them
Quite, if you've got it, shout it from the rooftops. Unless it happens to be herpes, then you might want to keep it under your hat. "
That's not herpes.. it's dandruff |
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"Cant bare self depreciating it makes me want to get hold of them and shake them
Quite, if you've got it, shout it from the rooftops. Unless it happens to be herpes, then you might want to keep it under your hat.
That's not herpes.. it's dandruff"
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I used to do self depricating humour until I spent some time in other countries where it's not a thing, like Germany. I very quickly stopped doing it, as people took me seriously. Then of course I had to explain that self deprication is a big part of the British sense of humour; they still couldn't understand why it might be funny, and the more I thought about it, the more I realised they were probably correct. It's not actually that funny. |
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I can be in a sarcastic way. But that’s the battle with knowing who you are now as opposed to seeing yourself where you once were. It’s a rollercoaster. I may come across confident but I still have my demons. |
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"I used to do self depricating humour until I spent some time in other countries where it's not a thing, like Germany. I very quickly stopped doing it, as people took me seriously. Then of course I had to explain that self deprication is a big part of the British sense of humour; they still couldn't understand why it might be funny, and the more I thought about it, the more I realised they were probably correct. It's not actually that funny. "
I laughed when Romesh Ranganathan did a comedy piece about going to the pool with a tee shirt over his fat stomach |
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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago
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"I can be in a sarcastic way. But that’s the battle with knowing who you are now as opposed to seeing yourself where you once were. It’s a rollercoaster. I may come across confident but I still have my demons. "
I think you've got amazing demons....
I mean boobies  |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
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I must admit that I've done both self deprication and false arrogance, not as a way to fish for compliments or a defence mechanism but as a marker that I don't take myself too seriously.
In person I can have a very dry sense of humour which doesn't necessarily translate well in written form, so I generally employ different approaches depending on my mood and audience.
Not to be confused with when Im self depreciating, that's just selling myself short...
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"Are you one for self deprecation?
How do you break the habit? Asking for a friend (who may be wearing a _ed swing dress...  ). "
I think it's a case of biting your tongue and holding back those bad words.... until a new healthy habit is formed. |
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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago
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"Are you one for self deprecation?
How do you break the habit? Asking for a friend (who may be wearing a _ed swing dress... ).
I think it's a case of biting your tongue and holding back those bad words.... until a new healthy habit is formed. "
Does this new habit still involve the tongue?? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It can be very difficult to break. I must admit me (Archie) have problems thinking of myself in a positive way sometimes. After your confidence has been knocked.
I have been mistaken for homeless more than once. On seeing me women have grabbed or moved their handbags away from me. Only the other day walking out of Costa a women looked at me and moved her bag as I was walking to exit.
In the end you just have to try hold your head high and think I'm better than that. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It can be very difficult to break. I must admit me (Archie) have problems thinking of myself in a positive way sometimes. After your confidence has been knocked.
I have been mistaken for homeless more than once. On seeing me women have grabbed or moved their handbags away from me. Only the other day walking out of Costa a women looked at me and moved her bag as I was walking to exit.
In the end you just have to try hold your head high and think I'm better than that."
I do that with everyone. You might just have noticed it because you're aware of it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I am, I've struggled with my mental health and self esteem my whole life pretty much so it's almost become a defence mechanism that if I say horrible things about myself nobody else will surprise me if they say something horrible.
I've been trying really hard with positive affirmations and self talk. It's a slow process, but I'm starting to believe them and feel more positive. |
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"I am, I've struggled with my mental health and self esteem my whole life pretty much so it's almost become a defence mechanism that if I say horrible things about myself nobody else will surprise me if they say something horrible.
I've been trying really hard with positive affirmations and self talk. It's a slow process, but I'm starting to believe them and feel more positive."
Similar to me. I am good at it, after years of trying. I just find bad things still coming out of my mouth. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Putting myself down before others do is a long held bad habit and defense mechanism. I know it annoys a few friends when I do it so trying to stop, but not easy. |
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"I've tried self-deprecation...
I'm just not very good at it
You’ve tried it? For how many seconds?
Maybe a couple
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In all seriousness (yes, I am capable of that)
I use my humour as a mask which, as others have said, can include witty self-deprecation... well... I consider it witty at least |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
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It's something I don't do. If I feel i'm not good at something or come up lacking in some way I roll up my sleeves and get better at it. Much more productive this way |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We all have things that we dont like about ourselves and verbalising it is inevitable it's just the degree in frequency that needs to be looked at.
We were in a long term relationship with a girl a while back and it was hard work. It wore us down at times with constant reassurances and fishing quests. |
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If you self deprecate, for me it means you recognise your flaws and things you might not be great at. Recognising them in yourself and willing to do something about them (if needed) for me is a strength
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I only do it occasionally in humour - I know I'm not perfect (nobody is), but i'm confident in who I am and aware of my flaws.
I think this has mainly come with age and experience, as self-acceptance didn't come as naturally when I was younger |
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