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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.

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Not a diagnosis. Not medical advice. An invitation to listen.