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healthChildhood Radar: Five Patterns of Hypervigilance From a Volatile Home
Experts say children from unpredictable 1960s-70s households developed a 'radar' for moods. This hypervigilance persists into adulthood, shaping adult behavior in recognizable ways.
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healthChildhood Emotional Translators: The Adults Who Read Every Room
Adults who learned to interpret adult emotions as children develop hypervigilance, affecting their adult lives and relationships.