27/06/2025
Over-apologizing — even when you’ve done nothing wrong.
You say, “Sorry!” out of habit.
But your nervous system says, “If I don’t make myself small, I might upset someone.”
This often comes from growing up in environments where you had to keep the peace to stay safe.
Laughing at things that actually hurt.
You joke, you smile, you brush it off.
But inside, you’re using humor to protect yourself from pain.
This can be a way to survive when your emotions were dismissed or made fun of in the past.
Never asking for help — even when you're drowning.
You tell yourself, “I’ve got this.”
But what you really feel is, “If I lean on someone, I’ll be a burden.”
This is often rooted in childhood experiences where your needs weren’t met or were seen as ‘too much.’
Always needing to be productive.
You feel guilty when you rest.
Because deep down, your worth feels tied to what you do, not who you are.
This often develops in environments where love or praise was conditional on performance.
These aren’t flaws — they’re adaptations.
Your mind and body found ways to keep you safe.
But now, you don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode.
You deserve to heal.
DM me if you’re ready to explore what’s behind the patterns.
Save this post— it might hit differently when you need it most.
