(Couldn't decide relevant tag, so just used my type)

This is a piece of advice my FP gave me, and I hope it helps some of you, too.

He saw me criticising myself. Saying I was dumb and an idiot for knowing all the things that get me out of a depressive episode, but not being able to do them.

He said I'm not stupid, but I was letting my inner critic have too much power over me. Then he gave me this advice:

"Don't let your inner critic be a part of you. Imagine them as someone else entirely. Think of it like another person telling you these things... would you still be friends with someone that makes you feel that bad, that often? Fuck no! That guy is an asshole."

He then explained that when his own inner critic pops up, he tries to stay calm and tell the asshole to piss off. He doesn't have time to listen to that guy's BS.

I know it's easier said than done, but it can help. Just keep practicing and telling your asshole critic to back off now and then.

I hope it helps you guys, too.