Signs that you are suppressing your emotions instead of processing them
Shutting down
Suppressing emotions often involves shutting down during difficult conversations, as we often need alone time to process things, but often struggle to ask for it.
Pretending
We often pretend to be fine, fearing confrontation, and try to maintain peace to avoid it.
Conditioned sense of worth
We prioritize self-love and joy in our true selves, believing that true happiness comes from achieving our set goals.
Controlling nature
Being the center of attraction is challenging, leading us to exert control over others and situations to feel powerful and important.
Aim for perfection
Suppressed emotions often lead to perfectionist tendencies, as our self-worth is influenced by how we are perceived by others and our level of success.