5 types of inner critics that we should be aware of

From the molder to the underminer, here are five types of inner critic that we should be aware of.

Published on: May 04, 2024 5:00 PM IST

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C-PTSD refers to the condition where a person may experience all the symptoms of PTSD along with additional symptoms such as anger issues and distrust. People with C-PTSD have a harsh inner critic. " Navigating C-PTSD involves confronting various inner critics that can undermine your confidence and disrupt your recovery. Here's how to identify the types of inner critics that commonly appear with C-PTSD," wrote therapist Linda Meredith. (Unsplash)

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With the certain standards set by society and the culture, the molder tries to make us fit ourselves in those stereotypes.  (Unsplash)

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The taskmaster keeps pushing us to keep going, and makes us feel scared that if we stop, we will end up failing.  (Unsplash)

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The guilt-tripper inner-critic in us makes us feel sorry about all the past mistakes and tries to keep us within the boundaries set by family and society.  (Unsplash)

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The underminer keeps undermining our self-trust, self-confidence and self-respect. It makes us feel that we are not good enough.  (Unsplash)

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The perfectionist sets impossibly high standards and pushes us to attain them. It also makes us feel like a failure when we are not able to attain them.  (Unsplash)