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How Do I Deal With Someone Who Is Always Putting Themselves Down? September 11, 2025

Self-deprecation results from low self-esteem. The way I would deal with it is to tell the person those aspects of their personality that you enjoy, (always start with a positive). Then bring the person’s attention to their self-depreciating behavior and let them know that the end result is that this behavior makes you feel ‘x’ and for that reason you are finding it hard to spend much time with them. After you tell them that, you make it known that you would find it much more fun and interesting to be with them if they would knock off the self-deprecation. If the person finds that impossible to do, then perhaps it is time for them to get some professional help to help them feel better about themselves. This is something they deserve, so something they should endeavor to do to get rid of this aggravating aspect of their personality. It is merely a suggestion you are giving because you care about them. However, you are making it known that you are not a mental health professional, so it is best for them to work with one because they have the skill set to really help them build up their self-esteem letting go of this annoying behavior.

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Suzanne Kellner-Zinck founded Dawning Visions Hypnosis in 2002, She has become an innovator in the use of hypnotism and neuro-linguistic programming in the areas of obsessive compulsive disorders such as: eating disorders, sexual addiction and substance abuse as well as working with those with anxiety and mood disorders. Her clients have come to work with her from across the United States and as far away as Africa to help them to finally be freed from these emotional issues that once ruled their lives. Today she is in the process of bringing her work to many more in the form of ebooks and other downloadable formats. She is a member of American Holistic Medical Association and the American College for Advancement in Medicine. Prior to founding Dawning Visions Hypnosis, Kellner-Zinck worked within vendor programs for the mentally ill working to help them to live up to their fullest potential. Many of her previous clients were able to move out on their own and find fulfilling work. Kellner-Zinck is a Certified Trainer of Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic programing through Tad James Company, Inc. and a Master Hypnotist and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming through Advanced Neuro Dynamics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and political studies from Curry College. Dawning Visions Hypnosis is teaching people that they can indeed leave their unwanted behaviors behind as they move forward to living fulfilling and joy filled lives.