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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why You Always Say Yes

People-pleasing is rooted in the fawn response to stress learned during childhood for safety.
Fawning helped our ancestors survive by maintaining group harmony, but may hinder personal boundaries today.
Recognizing fawning patterns is essential for improving self-worth and relationship dynamics.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Demystifying the Fawn Response

The fawn response is a complex survival mechanism emerging from trauma, which often goes unrecognized and is mistakenly labeled as simply 'people-pleasing.'
Mental health
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