In general, I found going from such negativity to positivity/acceptance to be impossible. I try to aim for neutrality instead. So instead of trying to be like, "I love myself" it's more just, "yes I exist and I have a body and I am not horrible." So that also means like, I can take care of myself because my body is a thing I posses and use, just like I would take care of any of my other possessions.
A lot of stuff about neutrality does gear towards body and eating disorder specific stuff so I don't want to link to it directly. But here's a quote I did find:
"Body neutrality promotes accepting your body as is and recognizing its remarkable abilities and non-physical characteristics instead of the physical appearance.
Body neutrality means taking a neutral perspective towards your body, meaning that you do not have to cultivate a love for your body or feel that you have to love your body every day. You may not always love your body, but you may still live happily and appreciate everything your body can do.
For example, your body can run, ski, carry bags of groceries, give hugs to loved ones, birth a child, and take you to many places around the world. Your body can do amazing things!"
Here's another bit that explains the difference between body positivity and neutrality:
Body Positivity:
-Promotes strong self-esteem
-Encourages others to love their body
-Encourages others to care for their body
Body Neutrality:
-Emphasizes what your body can do
-Encourages mindfulness
-Focuses on the body as a vessel rather than what it looks like
I would guess the mindfulness aspect of it could even be tied into some of the DBT stuff you are doing.
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