21/11/2025
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1ď¸âŁ You Apologize for Existing.
¡ What it looks like:
You say âsorryâ for things that arenât your fault or responsibility. âSorry, can I ask a question?â âSorry, Iâm in your way.â Itâs a reflex to avoid taking up space or potentially inconveniencing anyone.
¡ The Core Issue:
You feel like your mere presence is a burden.
2ď¸âŁ Your Mood Depends on Othersâ Approval.
¡ What it looks like:
You canât feel happy or relaxed until youâre sure everyone else is. If someone is upset (even if it has nothing to do with you), you feel anxious and responsible for fixing it.
¡ The Core Issue:
You outsource your self-worth to other peopleâs moods.
3ď¸âŁ You Struggle to Say âNoâ Without a Panic Attack.
¡ What it looks like: A simple request sends you into an internal tailspin. You feel immense guilt, anxiety, and dread at the thought of setting a boundary, so you often say âyesâ to avoid the discomfort of saying âno.â
¡ The Core Issue:
You prioritize othersâ comfort over your own well-being.
4ď¸âŁ You Pretend to Agree, Even When You Donât.
¡ What it looks like: You hide your own opinions, preferences, and needs to avoid conflict. Youâll go along with a restaurant choice, a movie, or a plan you hate just to keep the peace.
¡ Core Issue:
You believe that being âlikedâ is more important than being âknown.â
5ď¸âŁ You Feel Resentful and Drained.
¡ What it looks like: This is the ultimate consequence. After a day of saying âyes,â managing everyoneâs feelings, and suppressing your own, you feel exhausted, used, and secretly angry at the people youâve been helping.
¡ Core Issue:
Your generosity isnât authentic; itâs a transaction for acceptance that leaves you depleted.
