Seeking Likes / Validation Addiction
Possible Buried Feelings
Shameunworthinessfear of rejectionfear of being known Possible or common buried beliefs
Possible Buried Beliefs
- “I'm not safe.”
- “Something bad is about to happen.”
- “If I relax, I'll be hurt.”
Healing Notes
Creating a persona protects the wounded inner child. Psychology shows curated identity is often reactive to childhood neglect or criticism. Spiritually, it reflects a mask worn to survive in exile. Hard to go places: Feeling the terror of being truly known and grieving the times you had to hide to be loved.
Next Step — The Ultimate Exercise
Meet the feeling, don't just name it. The Emotion-Link Reference Guide walks you through the somatic practice.
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