An individual who is inclined towards
having self-destructive behavior is also known as having a propensity towards
self-subversion. Propensity is a type of characteristic or behavior that an
individual chooses to have. Alcoholism or low self-esteem or choosing abusive
relationships can be different types of self-destructive behaviors.
Subversion occurs when an individual
undermines or destroys something, this can unfortunately include the individual
self. It is very important to understand why we behave in certain ways. Some
individuals seem to lead a normal and healthy life but underneath the surface,
that individual might have a harmful propensity to self-subversion. If an individual
does have a very self-destructive pattern of behavior, it is very important for
that individual to get help.
Self-destructive behavior can take on
many different forms. Someone who overeats engages in self-destructive behavior
because that individual is overeating due to some emotional conflict in their
life. For some reason the individual has learned to deal with conflict by over
eating. This is a type of self-destructive behavior that can lead to obesity,
health problems and an early death due to health complications. It is very
important for an individual to realize why the individual has a tendency to
overeat.
Another type of self-destructive
behavior is negative thinking. Negative thinking is one of the worse roadblocks
for an individual to set in place. It is very important for an individual to
use positive thinking in order to be successful in life. An individual has
limitless possibilities and must always remember this. Negative thinking only
hinders an individual throughout their lifetime.
An individual might desire a
promotion but instead of thinking of ways in which to achieve the desired
promotion the individual may instead tell themselves that they will never
receive the promotion anyway. This is a self-defeating attitude that only leads
to an unsatisfying and unhappy life. An individual can achieve anything in life
as long as the individual believes that anything can be accomplished.
Self-destructive behavior can take on
more physically violent forms. An individual who was abused throughout their
childhood may then seek out abusive relationships later in life. This can
become a very dangerous and deadly situation. Several women and children have
died as a result of staying in an abusive situation. An individual who is in an
abusive situation must receive help through a shelter or counseling program.
An individual who has a substance
abuse problem has a propensity for self-subversion. This individual is
destroying themselves by indulging in an extremely negative behavior. Many
times individuals who have a substance abuse problem must enter a
rehabilitation center or receive other forms of treatment. This is a problem
that can lead to death, loss of a job and loss of loved ones. This is a very
serious self-destructive behavior.
An individual must learn the positive
rewards and benefits of engaging in healthy positive behavior. An individual
must give up their propensity to self-subversion. A propensity to
self-subversion only leads to a negative and hurtful life. It is important to
identify negative behaviors and to change the negative behaviors into a more
positive direction. This can be done through the love and support of others.
If you have a propensity to
self-subversion, it is very important to look within and to understand why. This
is the only way that you can achieve the life you deserve and have always
dreamed about. Each of us has a negative behavior that we must have to change
at some point in our lives before that behavior becomes a serious roadblock.
This is part of the healthy path of self-growth, self-enlightenment and
self-development. We must examine our tendencies.
