Your body reacts physically before you comprehend a sincere compliment. In early experiences, praise often preceded conditions or withdrawals. Now, it triggers a fight-or-flight response. Recognizing this pattern helps you rewire the association between positive attention and safety.
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When early experiences shape your response to praise, it’s vital to retrain your nervous system. Glimmers-small moments of safety-help rebuild trust. Building a new association takes time, patience, and practice. Recognizing this pattern is the first step towards healing.
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