How does negative self talk affect me?
How does negative self talk affect me?
Negative self-talk, or cognitive distortions, can cause someone to sabotage their own weight loss efforts. Psychiatrist Sudeepta Varma, MD, discusses how negative self talk can make it difficult to stay motivated to lose weight.
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