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<speak> <emphasis level="strong">Blocks to receiving Compassion</emphasis><break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> <emphasis level="strong">Examples of Fears, Blocks and Resistances to receiving compassion (FBRs)</emphasis><break strength="x-strong"/> I might come across as weak if I ask for help.<break strength="x-strong"/> I might feel like I don’t deserve to receive help and compassion from others.<break strength="x-strong"/> My mistakes will show if I ask for help, or others will think I’m incompetent.<break strength="x-strong"/> I don’t trust others to do good work, I might as well do it myself.<break strength="x-strong"/> If I start relying on others, they will want things in return and have power over me.<break strength="x-strong"/> If I start relying on others, I will have to trust they will be there for me next time. I’ll become dependent on others who may disappoint me, I might as well do it myself.<break strength="x-strong"/> All these concerns are common and understandable, and yet research shows us that being blocked by such resistances can lead to more stress, depression, anxiety and burnout symptoms.<break strength="x-strong"/> Our goal is to become familiar with our own FBRs and find productive ways to address and overcome them. In the case of receiving compassion doing this will help us get the help we need and live a better life.<break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> <break strength="x-strong"/> </speak>