When Good Things Feel UnsafeWhy your brain might be rejecting praise and affection.
From the show
Rewiring Attachment PatternsDifficulty accepting compliments or help isn't a character flaw; it's a learned survival response. This pattern, often rooted in early life, trains our nervous system to treat genuine kindness as a potential threat. Understanding this 'low tolerance for good things' as a protective mechanism, rather than arrogance or ingratitude, is the first step. It reframes self-sabotage and discomfort with success as a deeply ingrained response that can be unlearned.
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