Recognizing Hyperindependence as a Trauma Response?

Is there a such thing as being too independent? Or at what point does being too independent hurt you? Can you be too independent? Let's talk about hyper independence. What does it mean to be hyper-independent and where does it come from? This can be a trauma response from many and is a sign of PTSD. But it isn't always PTSD that leads someone to be hyper independent, there are other childhood neglect items that may lead to this. We may feel like we cannot trust or count on anyone and we have to do everything ourselves. But feeling like we can't trust anyone can be a very hard way to live. What can your life look like if you are too independent and how can this hinder you? Let's dive into why you feel you have to do everything yourself and the problem with being too independent. More videos you may be interested in: 9 signs of childhood emotional neglect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Nlxwgy79U&t=23s 11 oddly specific childhood trauma issues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lULd-wnWjT4&t=235s Hyper independence & feeling you have no purpose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLJEiNIuP9I Navigating therapy & trust issues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPoPC3C-61Q My books: Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY Have a question you need answered? Join my channel & access more perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBYOHyEEzlkRdDOSobbpvw/join Therapy: While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/kati (enjoy 10% off your first month) Social: X https://twitter.com/KatiMorton TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katimorton Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katimorton Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/katimorton1/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/katimorton1/ PODCAST SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/7itqbvflj0Q9IUDqOF5NST?si=9701692cfb6b4788 APPLE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-kati-anything/id1502476673 YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@askkatianything PARTNERSHIPS Linnea Toney [email protected]