VIDEO: How Can I Stop Being so Overly-Sensitive to Criticism?

Whether you've been through a divorce or some other stigmatized experience, it's natural to feel sensitive when others bring it up. You may wonder whether they are judging you behind your back, or worse, right in front of your face.

In this video, therapist, author and YourTango Expert Dr. Jack Singer explains how to cope when others criticize you. "One thing you need to do," says Dr. Singer, "is raise your self-esteem ... one way to do that is to validate yourself on a constant basis." Read More: Would You Be Nice To The Woman Who Stole Your Husband?

Want to learn more? Check out the video above.

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