10/02/2025
For a long time, I was stuck in a toxic mental competition. I compared myself to others — how they ate, how much they exercised, and how “disciplined” they seemed. This race only existed in my mind, but it felt completely real.
The harder I tried to “win,” the more guilt and shame I felt. I judged myself harshly for even having these thoughts, and it all led to self-destructive patterns that left me feeling miserable and stuck.
And here’s the thing: if you want to compete, there will always be millions of people to compare yourself to and feel bad about. But ask yourself — do you really want to spend the rest of your life that way?
You don’t have to stay in this cycle. There is no trophy for suffering or “winning” at control. But there is freedom in learning how to challenge these harmful patterns and rewrite your inner rules and values.
As a therapist, I’m telling you: Healing is within reach — not through comparison, but through self-compassion and empowerment.
You’re not alone in this. Let’s take that step toward healing together. Connect with me through the form in my bio or on realisticbodytherapist.com -Zeynep .body.therapist
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