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Mental Health
“Sorry, I’m a complete mess”: is self-deprecation ever actually good for you?
By Lauren Geall
10 months ago
6 min read
We’re often told that being able to laugh at ourselves is important – but when does self-deprecation go too far? Here are the warning signs to look out for if you are one of the many people who is very quick to put themselves down.
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