If it takes up time and energy you’d be better off spending in other ways, or if it leaves you feeling bad about yourself, vulnerable or unwell, it’s probably the shame-diet masquerading as self-care. True self-care feels good!
You may have an inner critic who has brought you down, but you don’t have to be its victim any more. Based on personal and professional experience, I can tell you that by recognizing it, naming it, offering yourself compassion, and fighting back you’ll be in a position to replace your “inner critic” neural habit with an “inner champion”, build your confidence, and thrive.