07/12/2025
Who relates? 😅
If you’ve ever done any therapy with me, you know that I call people pleasing a “toxic” habit. I know it seems like it comes from a good place, but in reality it comes from trauma, attachment issues, anxiety and/or self-worth issues. When we believe we have to please others to gain love, acceptance, approval or peace, then we are engaging in the idea of a conditional relationship. I have to give you something or be something in order to get what I want/need.
And what’s totally unfair to those who actually DO love you is the fact that they don’t really get the chance to know the real you because the pleaser part of you is too scared to rock the boat, speak up or even confront them.
I hope if you’re reading this and you are a people pleaser, you will consider seeking guidance and help on how to begin recovery. It is worth it! I promise!
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