Don’t Be Afraid to Face Your Demons
Past failures and traumas are one of the main reasons why people find it hard to move on from their past and become whole. These failures and demons must be faced before you can really start to change yourself. Remember that it’s perfectly okay to undergo therapy or talk to someone you trust when you need to face your demons. Doing it by yourself can be overwhelming and difficult.
You also need to know why you have these inner demons. This means going back in time and realizing what traumas or failures have caused you not to be whole. Inner demons also show up when you are most vulnerable and can cause havoc and chaos in your life. It’s important to try and face these demons before you allow them to further attack you.
Understanding Where Inner Demons Come From
Most inner demons come from past failures or rejections. They might also come from self-doubt and negative thinking patterns. Some inner demons can even come from our childhood if we constantly had someone speaking negatively to us.
Inner demons then become stuck in your brain constantly telling you that you are not enough or that you can always be doing better. You need to always be conscious of these thoughts as some people might even be thinking of them and be unaware. These inner negative voices can become so common that we start to just live with them rather than trying to fight back with them.
Responding to the Demons
You might recognize the voices of the demons, but you don’t know how to respond to them or take them down. Remember that you have the right to be happy and not to suffer. This means you need to face the demons with positivity.
Doing this looks different for everyone. First, though, you need to face the demons head-on. Identify your trauma and then get ready to tell the demons off. This is different than just ignoring the demons or stuffing the voices into the back of your head. This might work for a little while, but it never ends well.
You need to use the truth to quieten the demons. Respond to them with positivity and affirming words such as telling them that you are good enough or do you have a reason to be proud of all your accomplishments. These inner demons will try and tell you otherwise. Don’t let them.
Don’t Ignore the Demons
It’s important not to ignore the demons as this is not effectively responding to them and overcoming them. The demons and critical voices in your head sometimes have something important to tell you. They might also tell you something about yourself that you need to listen to you. This allows you to tap into your past trauma and learn how it has affected you and made you not whole.
Listening to the inner demons can also help you realize your fears, even the ones you have pushed back into your subconscious. Make sure not to listen to them for too long though. Once you have heard what they have to say though, you can fight them much easier and win.
Concentrate on the Good
Remembering all the good things in your life can help you to face your inner demons as well. When you hear those voices swarming around you, try and get back into a happy place by focusing on good times and good memories.
Some people also find it helpful to make lists of things that make them happy. You can also make a list of things you feel grateful for. This will help you to concentrate on the good and be able to get past the inner demons that might be always stuck in your head trying to bring you down.
Always Cut Yourself Some Slack
Oftentimes, we can be too hard on ourselves. When we start to tune in too much to these inner demons, it can be easy to only remember our downfalls or the areas where we think we fail.
Always remember that you’re human and you will make mistakes, big ones, and small ones.
Let Positive Emotions Take Control
While it’s normal to feel down and negative during the times your inner demons want to take control, you can also try to push those emotions away with positivity and light. Allow yourself to breathe into the negativity and then allow yourself to start to push it away with good thoughts and emotions.
We stated earlier that you shouldn’t ignore the demons, but you do need to make sure you are not letting them take control and determine your thoughts and actions.
Taming or Killing the Demons
When you are ready to get rid of those inner demons and not let them rule your life anymore, you have two choices. You can either tame them or kill them. If these demons have been around your whole life, killing them might prove to be more difficult because you can have a hard time letting them go.
Taming the inner demons can be easier. Taming them means overpowering their voices with your one true voice. This is all part of getting rid of the negative thoughts with more positive ones.
Counseling and Therapy
During the process of getting rid of inner demons, many people find it helpful to seek therapy or counseling. This can be costly though. If you are wanting to seek counseling but lack the funds, try checking local churches or social work offices, as these places often give a few sessions for free. If you are in college, many university centers also give free counseling to students.
Counseling is best for those who want to seek professional guidance and for those who do not want to include family and friends. If you want to talk to a relative or friend though, that’s perfectly okay. It all depends on what you are comfortable with.