Psychology says when people face constant stress and uncertainty, their bodies learn to live in survival mode. They stay alert, tense and exhausted. Always waiting for the next thing to go wrong. Even in moments of calm, their minds don’t relax. It’s not because they’re overreacting, it’s because their nervous system has forgotten what safety feels like.
— Unknown
I grew up in a very tumultuous household, with some violence and a lot of yelling, and it sure landed on my siblings and me. It’s taken years to reverse some of my perfectionist/neat freak/Type A tendencies… once I realized they were coping mechanisms and not just productive habits. My favourite therapist helped me understand that I was trying to control my environment because I pretty much had no control growing up. Like grooves on a record, these tendencies can be challenging to alter. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs and good luck. XO
Blessings,
Chatgirl
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