This belief doesn’t sound like logic — it sounds like fate.
“I Am Cursed” doesn’t just say bad things happen. It says they happen to you, because of you. Not because of chance, but because something is wrong with your very existence.
What It Sounds Like Internally:
- “Things always fall apart — no matter what I do.”
- “It’s like the universe is against me.”
- “Something about me just attracts disaster.”
Where It Shows Up:
- Expecting the worst even during calm periods
- Sabotaging moments of peace or success
- Believing pain is inevitable or deserved
- Attributing setbacks to bad luck or brokenness
What It Can Lead To:
Unchecked, this belief often evolves into:
- “Even when things go well, I’m waiting for the punishment.”
- “Why bother trying — I already know how this ends.”
- “Any joy I feel will be taken from me.”
Want to Dive Deeper into the “I Am Cursed” Pattern?
Discover related beliefs, emotional triggers, and how therapy can help you recondition this deep-rooted belief for real change.
What Therapy Targets:
At ShiftGrit, we don’t just challenge magical thinking — we work to rewire your threat brain so safety no longer feels like a lie.
Through Pattern Reconditioning, we shift the belief from inevitability to agency — helping you build a nervous system that can accept peace without suspicion.
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