Many of us were taught that being “selfless” makes us loveable, but when self-sacrifice replaces self-respect, it slowly destroys your mental health.

In Episode 5 of Things We Say in Therapy, we explore the psychology behind chronic self-sacrifice, people-pleasing, and the need for validation. We unpack how childhood conditioning, attachment styles, and emotional neglect can wire you to over-give, abandon your needs, and tie your worth to how useful you are to others.

This episode is for anyone who:

• Feels responsible for everyone else’s emotions
• Struggles to set boundaries
• Feels guilty prioritising their own needs
• Is exhausted from always being “the strong one”

Self-sacrifice is not noble when it costs you your self-respect.

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