Therapy for “People Pleasers” and Co-Dependency
While some therapy has become hyper individualistic in its responses due to the political climate we’re in, this doesn’t mean that excessive dependence and “people pleasing” vanish as issues to be explored.
If the information below sounds relatable, I implore you to reach out. .
The “fawn” response is recently in conversation with the other survival responses you’ve heard of (flight, flee, and freeze)
Accommodating other people can be a normal response, but what happens when it becomes your go-to and you begin neglecting your own needs?
Built up resentment from people-pleasing can cause an erosion of self or massive burn-out.. Sure, it can help you form relationships to cater to other’s needs- but what happens when you slowly realize your own needs and self esteem have eroded in the expense of winning others over?
What if people-pleasing when done in excess becomes manipulative?
Having community is good and incredibly necessary for survival. But have you noticed that you struggle to go to events, trips, by yourself? Do you feel as though you need someone else to validate your opinion to move forward with important decisions? How else do you feel your behavior is being altered?
