Tag: PTSD and independence

• Is Hyper Independence a Symptom of Betrayal Trauma?

  

  Hyper-independence can seem like a positive coping mechanism, but it’s often a trauma response. When people experience betrayal trauma and then feel like others aren’t safe, they rely only on themselves. This short article explains where hyper-independence comes from, how it shows up, and why healing is possible. If you’re tired of doing everything alone,…

  Liana West

  May 29, 2025

  Betrayal Trauma, FAQs, Neuroscience, Pain, Relationships, Superconscious Mind, Trauma

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