04/22/2026
That spiral after a tough moment, being ignored, criticized, or left out, can feel intense. But there’s a reason: your brain is wired to interpret social feedback as a measure of safety and belonging.
So when self-doubt shows up, it’s not weakness, it’s your nervous system doing its job. The goal isn’t to shut it down. It’s to understand it, and respond with care.
Read the full post by Ali Eagle, AMFT: https://rootrisetherapyla.com/blog/2026/breaking-self-doubt-spirals