Ruthlessness towards oneself is the scourge of modern society. In pursuit of the approval of others, people suffer from chronic stress, professional burnout, delayed life syndrome and depression. Ekaterina Oksanen, a practicing psychologist and lecturer at the educational project “The Right Hemisphere of the Introvert,” talks about the 12 most common psychological problems caused by parenting errors, childhood traumas and excessive demands on oneself. But the main thing is that the author provides proven self-help techniques for each of the problems, and also talks about preventive measures that can prevent the appearance of new symptoms. Taking care of your psychological health is not a whim, but the primary task of an adult!