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I try to be kind and supportive to myself when I'm having a hard time.
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When I feel sad or down, it seems like I'm the only one who feels that way.
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When I notice things about myself that I don't like, I get really frustrated.
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When I feel I'm not “good enough” in some way, I try to remind myself that other people sometimes feel this way too.
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When I feel frustrated or disappointed, I think about it over and over again.
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When something upsetting happens I try to see things as they are without blowing it out of proportion.
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I get mad at myself for not being better at some things.
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When I'm sad or unhappy, I remember that other people also feel this way at times.
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I'm kind to myself when things go wrong and I'm feeling bad.
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When I feel bad or upset, I tend to feel most other people are probably happier than I am.
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When something difficult happens, I try to see things clearly without exaggerations.
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I'm really hard on myself when I do something wrong.
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When things aren't going well, I keep in mind that life is sometimes hard for everyone.
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When I'm feeling bad or upset, I can't think of anything else at the time.
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I try to be understanding and patient with myself even when I mess up.
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When I'm really struggling, I tend to feel like other people are probably having an easier time of it.
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When something upsets me, I try to notice my feelings and not get carried away by them.