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Self-Deprecation: Constantly belittling oneself and speaking negatively about one's abilities, appearance, or worth. For example, saying phrases like "I'm so stupid," "I'll never amount to anything,"
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Negative Prophecies: Making negative predictions or declarations about one's future or circumstances. For instance, saying "I know I'll fail," "Nothing ever goes right for me," or "I'll never find happiness."
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Curses Spoken by Others: Words spoken by others that carry negative intentions or emotions, such as insults, criticisms, or curses. Examples include being told "You'll never succeed," "You're a failure," or "You're cursed to be unlucky."
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Generational Curses: Negative patterns or behaviors passed down through generations within a family, often accompanied by spoken or unspoken words of curse or limitation. Examples include statements like "Our family is always unlucky," "We'll never break out of this cycle of poverty," or "We're doomed to struggle."
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Gossip and Slander: Speaking ill of others or spreading negative rumors, which can not only harm the reputation of the person being spoken about but also create a culture of negativity and discord. Examples include spreading rumors like "Did you hear what happened to so-and-so? They're such a failure," or "I heard they'll never amount to anything."