personal demon
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Similar to 'inner demon', refers to a private struggle or source of torment.
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- She's had to battle her personal demons throughout her adult life.
- The artist's work often explored his own personal demons of addiction and depression.
- In therapy, he learned to confront the personal demons that had haunted him since childhood.
- His memoir was a raw and honest account of fighting his personal demons.
- We all have our own personal demons to overcome.
- Jealousy was his most persistent personal demon, poisoning his relationships.
- He finally admitted he couldn't conquer his personal demons alone and sought help.
- My goal for the new year is to finally face my personal demons of self-doubt.
- To achieve true peace, you must first make peace with your personal demons.
- After years of struggle, she finally vanquished the personal demons that had controlled her life.