This belief doesn’t shout — it whispers.
Every time you second-guess yourself.
Every time you default to “they must be right.”
Every time you apologize for just… existing.

“I Am Wrong” isn’t about being incorrect — it’s about identity.
It’s the quiet, chronic sense that something about you is flawed — not just what you do, but who you are.


What It Sounds Like Internally:

  • “Why can’t I just get it right?”
  • “I must have misunderstood.”
  • “There’s something off about me.”

Where It Shows Up:

  • Constantly second-guessing your opinions or actions
  • Apologizing even when you haven’t done anything wrong
  • Avoiding conflict because you assume you’ll be invalidated
  • Feeling like you’re always the one who has to adjust

What It Can Lead To:

Unchecked, this belief often evolves into:

  • “If I speak up, I’ll be exposed.”
  • “They’ll see I’m not actually who they think I am.”
  • “My feelings aren’t valid.”

Want to Dive Deeper into the “I Am Wrong” Pattern?

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What Therapy Targets:

We don’t just help you “believe in yourself.”
We rewire the survival loop that flags self-expression as a threat.

Through Pattern Reconditioning, we help you trust your own voice — even when it’s different from the room you’re in.

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