{"id":3100,"date":"2021-04-26T17:38:15","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T17:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devlinkserver.com\/contemporaryhome\/?p=3100"},"modified":"2024-08-26T16:24:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T16:24:41","slug":"learning-to-accept-ourselves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devlinkserver.com\/contemporaryhome\/learning-to-accept-ourselves\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning to Accept Ourselves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><p>Learning to Accept Ourselves<\/p><br><p>Look in the mirror. There\u00a0are\u00a0days we like what we see but unfortunately for some people there are far more days that the mirror represents an enemy. Body image, self esteem, cultural identity, self doubt, self criticism, self sabotage, and depression are emotions many struggle with. The world seems to be a judgmental\u00a0place. The media enhances our concepts of what we should look like, what we should wear, etc. Learning to accept ourselves is at the core. Overeating, abusing drugs, alcoholism, social anxiety and depression are conditions that can be treated. Learning to like who we are for ourselves is positive mental health.\u00a0 Contact Contemporary Care to help with any of these conditions. 203-792-0400 Clinical Director Tarique Perera MD leads an elite team of highly trained psychiatrists and clinicians\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/devlinkserver.com\/contemporaryhome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.contemporarycarecenters.com<\/a>\u00a0to view our services and meet the team.\u00a0 \u00a0We welcome new patients. All major insurance is accepted including Medicare. Telehealth is offered for your safety and convenience. Call 203-792-0400. Get the help you need. Live your best life.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learning to Accept Ourselves Look in the mirror. 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