“Unmasking the Hidden Struggles: 7 Surprising Behaviors of Those Lacking Childhood Validation”
Growing up, validation was scarce. So whenever someone complimented me, it almost seemed like they were talking about someone else. I didn’t feel deserving of their praise.
After some introspection, I realized this was a direct result of the lack of validation I received as a child. I wasn’t used to being recognized for my achievements or efforts, so when people did compliment me, it felt foreign and unsettling.
A report from BBC explains it so well: “Compliments can provoke anxiety in people with low self-esteem, because the compliments challenge their self-views and make them feel misunderstood.”
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