Expert Tips From a Therapist

 


Did you know this?

To be honest, some of these surprised me!

Emotional neglect isn’t always obvious, and it doesn’t look the same for everyone.

Here are some common ways emotional neglect can show up, sometimes in ways we don’t even realize…

🌿 Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN): Growing up in an environment where emotions were dismissed, ignored, or invalidated. This may have looked like being told “you’re too sensitive,” or “stop crying” or being expected to handle your emotions alone.

🌿 Parental Absence (Physical or Emotional): Having a caregiver who was physically present but emotionally distant, making you feel like you had to suppress your emotions to maintain peace.

🌿 Romantic Relationships: Feeling unseen or unheard in a partnership, where your emotional needs are consistently dismissed or minimized.

🌿 Friendships and Social Circles: Being the person who listens and supports others but rarely receiving the same emotional investment in return, creating a one-sided relationship.

🌿 Workplace and Professional Settings: Feeling undervalued, unsupported, or unseen in professional environments, leading to burnout, dissatisfaction, and feelings of inadequacy.

Recognizing the different ways emotional neglect can appear in our lives is the first step toward understanding its deeper impact.

Did any of these surprise you? Let us know in the comments!

https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/


Location: California, USA

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