The Self Blame Game

Ever wake up at 4 a.m. with a gut-wrenching stomach ache... and instantly blame yourself? What did I eat wrong? Why can't I just take care of myself? In this The Diary We All Share episode, I unpack my instant "I did something wrong" reflex—fueled by ADHD's memory glitches, overwhelm, and the invisible effort of daily life. From guilt spirals over soy milk to "bad at life" rants after one tiny slip, I contrast my inner bully with how I'd treat a friend: "Don't eat that again. End of story." Discover why self-blame is a sneaky habit (not truth), and my commitment: zoom out, track wins, and join my own team.