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A Book By Dr. Blaise Aguirre, MD
 

With foreword by Jewel - Four-time, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, author, humanitarian activist, and mental health advocate 

Self Hatred SongBlaise Aguirre
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In I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Hatred and Realize Why You're Wrong About You, internationally known Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School Dr. Blaise Aguirre tackles the pervasive and often ignored issue of self-hatred. This book provides crucial insights into identifying and overcoming this deeply disturbing feeling, explaining why common practices of "self-care" or "self-love" often fall short in cases where self-hatred has become an integral part of a person's identity.

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Dr. Aguirre shares compelling first-hand accounts from patients who have battled and conquered self-hatred, revealing the severe impact this feeling has on people from all walks of life and their loved ones. The book delves into the roots of self-hatred, associated mental health disorders, and offers practical strategies for overcoming these challenges.

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In the book, you will:

  • Learn to identify the origins and signs of self-hatred

  • Understand the connection between self-hatred and suicidal behavior as well as to co-occurring disorders like borderline personality disorder and depression

  • Discover effective strategies for transforming self-loathing into self-compassion


Perfect for those struggling with self-hatred and their loved ones, as well as mental health professionals, I Hate Myself offers a compassionate and practical approach to achieving self-acceptance. Start your journey towards healing today and embrace the self-worth you deserve.

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About the Author

Blaise Aguirre, MD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist. He is a trainer in, and specializes in, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as well as other treatments such as mentalization-based treatment (MBT) for borderline personality disorder and associated conditions. He is the founding medical director of 3East continuum of care, an array of programs for teens that uses DBT to target self-endangering behaviors as well as the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) traits.

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Dr. Aguirre has been a staff psychiatrist at McLean Hospital since 2000 and is nationally and internationally recognized for his extensive work in the treatment of mood and personality disorders in adolescents. He lectures regularly throughout the world. Dr. Aguirre is the author or co-author of many books, including Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents, Mindfulness for Borderline Personality Disorder, Coping With BPD, and Fighting Back.

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“With a questing knight’s stalwart heart, a philosopher’s sweeping vision, and a poet’s relentless pursuit of beauty, Dr. Aguirre approaches a dragon’s lair where many fear to tread and successfully develops an empathic descriptive phenomenology of self-hatred and a full quiver of actionable strategies for both patients and clinicians."

Brandon Unruh, MD

Founding Director, Mentalization-Based Treatment Clinic, McLean Hospital, Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

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