Have you ever felt like you have to handle everything on your own—even when you’re struggling? While independence is often seen as a strength, there’s a difference between being self-sufficient and being hyper-independent as a trauma response. Psychologists explain that hyper-independence can develop after experiences of abandonment, betrayal, or emotional neglect, making it hard to trust others, seek help, or express vulnerability.
In this video, we’ll go over six hidden signs that your strong independence might actually be rooted in trauma, from emotional self-neglect to a constant need for control. Recognizing these signs is the first step toward healing and breaking free from patterns that keep you isolated.
The team:
Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Editor & Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VOICE OVER: http://www.youtube.com/AmandaSillvera
Animator: @_vyenm (Yen)
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong
The sources for further readings:
Marschall, A. (2022 Sept 19). Hyper-Independence and Trauma: What's the Connection? VeryWell Mind. www.verywellmind.com/hyper-independence-and-trauma-5524773
White, T. & White, M. A. (2022 Feb 18). Can Hyper-Independence Be a Trauma Response? PsychCentral. psychcentral.com/health/hyper-independence-trauma#hyper-independence
Kahawita, T. (2022 Nov 7). Hyper Independence Trauma: Signs, Causes, And Treatment. Health Match. healthmatch.io/ptsd/hyper-independence-trauma
Tanasugarn, A. (2023 Jun 24). Hyper-Independence: Is It a Trauma Response? Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/intl/contributors/annie-tanasugarn-phd-cctsa
In this video, we’ll go over six hidden signs that your strong independence might actually be rooted in trauma, from emotional self-neglect to a constant need for control. Recognizing these signs is the first step toward healing and breaking free from patterns that keep you isolated.
The team:
Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Editor & Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VOICE OVER: http://www.youtube.com/AmandaSillvera
Animator: @_vyenm (Yen)
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong
The sources for further readings:
Marschall, A. (2022 Sept 19). Hyper-Independence and Trauma: What's the Connection? VeryWell Mind. www.verywellmind.com/hyper-independence-and-trauma-5524773
White, T. & White, M. A. (2022 Feb 18). Can Hyper-Independence Be a Trauma Response? PsychCentral. psychcentral.com/health/hyper-independence-trauma#hyper-independence
Kahawita, T. (2022 Nov 7). Hyper Independence Trauma: Signs, Causes, And Treatment. Health Match. healthmatch.io/ptsd/hyper-independence-trauma
Tanasugarn, A. (2023 Jun 24). Hyper-Independence: Is It a Trauma Response? Psychology Today. www.psychologytoday.com/intl/contributors/annie-tanasugarn-phd-cctsa
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