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Teasing: does it bug you? -

Teasing can be a way for some folks to show affection. But people who were teased as children may be more sensitive to it than others.

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If you were unable to express your discomfort in your childhood and endured it in silence, you may feel that this is a violation of your boundaries.

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Being interrupted -

When we're interrupted, it can reopen old wounds for those who were often talked over by their caregivers and didn't feel like their words were heard or important. 

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If you find it difficult to move on and react aggressively in such situations, it may be bringing you back to childhood pain. 

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Is it difficult to wait? -

For certain people, waiting is more than just a test of patience—it's a reminder of past uncertainty or instability.

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If you have experienced unreliable care or lived in constant anticipation, it is likely that you will develop an intolerance to uncertainty, which will eventually emerge when you are waiting for something or someone.

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Too organized? -

People who have grown up in chaotic households can develop the opposite habit: an aversion to disorder in adulthood.

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This can lead to a strong need for organization, to the point that a messy room can very well be a source of anxiety for some people.

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Lies and trust issues -

Deception can cause trust issues. It's not ideal, but lies are part of everyday life, and we cannot control when others choose to tell us the truth. 

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When you realize that you have been betrayed, it can evoke feelings that you have been gaslit. This can bring back memories of a caregiver who betrayed your trust and made you feel vulnerable in childhood.

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The feeling of being ignored may be related to the worry of being abandoned or neglected, which goes back to previous experiences at a young age.

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A common example is eating with someone who is focused on their phone. This situation often opens up childhood wounds in people who were ignored or neglected at a young age.

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Criticism: can you take it? -

If you were often criticized or belittled as a child, you may now have an increased sensitivity to criticism.

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This resentment reflects your early feelings of inadequacy and can resurface even when you receive constructive opinions from others.

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Does inconsistency annoy you? -

Inconsistencies can be distressing for people who have faced emotional or physical instability in their childhood.

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Unpredictable events may have caused you emotional distress in the past, so you long for stability and routine to comfort you.

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Do loud noises make you feel uneasy? -

Your intolerance to loud noises may stem from trauma and not a sensory preference. This is common among those who grew up in an aggressive environment.

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Loud noises can trigger fears and anxieties related to past experiences of conflict or violence.

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Diet: are you comfortable? -

People who have suffered childhood trauma often struggle with their self-esteem and body image. Some turn to food to cope with their feelings.

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Spending time with someone who constantly talks about their body and diet can make us feel uncomfortable with our own body.

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Being cut off in traffic or a line -

While many people find this behavior irritating because it shows disrespect, it is safe to say that it reflects the other person's behavior more than our own.

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But someone who tends to get extremely upset has probably internalized the behavior. That's why the feeling of not having been seen or heard in childhood comes up now.

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Adults who were raised by passive-aggressive caregivers may exhibit similar behaviors in adulthood.

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This is because it brings back memories of feeling like a helpless child, unable to speak your mind when you felt uncomfortable.

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Too close? -

If your personal boundaries were violated in childhood, you may have become more sensitive to personal space issues.

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Too close? -

An invasion of your personal space, whether accidental or not, can trigger feelings of insecurity or disrespect.

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Always in a rush? -

This could stem from the pressure and expectations you experienced in your childhood.

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The feeling of being constantly rushed or pressured can lead to negative reactions in similar situations as an adult.

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Being put on the spot -

One of the most common triggers for people who were cornered in childhood, whether by strict parents or caregivers who lacked communication skills.

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Being put on the spot makes us feel trapped and worried that whatever we say will get us in more trouble.

Sources: (Psychology Today) (Psych Central)

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