The sixth sign is that they overexpress gratitude even for very small things. They may say “thank you” repeatedly, almost excessively, when someone does something kind for them. On the surface, that might seem polite, but underneath it there is often something much deeper going on.
Many times, this comes from not being used to kindness. When someone has been neglected, dismissed, or devalued, even small acts of care can feel overwhelming. They can feel unexpected. And there is often a belief underneath that says, “I don’t deserve this.” So the gratitude becomes amplified—not because the act was so large, but because it contradicts what they’ve been conditioned to expect.
Part of healing is learning that kindness shouldn’t feel shocking. It should feel normal. It should feel safe. It should feel like something you’re allowed to receive without overcompensating for it.
The seventh sign is difficulty making decisions. Even simple decisions can feel overwhelming, and this often comes from a history where their choices were criticized, mocked, or controlled. So now making a decision doesn’t feel neutral. It feels risky. There’s a fear of getting it wrong, a fear of being judged, and a fear of consequences that may not even exist anymore.
So they hesitate. They overthink. They second-guess themselves constantly. And this can create a ton of anxiety in everyday life. But again, this is not because they are incapable—it’s because they were conditioned to doubt themselves. Part of healing is slowly rebuilding that confidence: making small decisions, trusting yourself in small ways, and proving to your mind that you’re capable of making choices without something bad happening as a result.
The eighth sign is that they may become easily overwhelmed or emotionally reactive. And this is often misunderstood by others. But when someone has been living in survival mode for a long period of time, their emotional capacity is already stretched. Their nervous system is already taxed. So it doesn’t take much to push them into overwhelm.
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