Tag: People-Pleasing
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The Fawn Response: When Being “Nice” Is a Stress Reaction
Many people describe themselves as “too nice,” overly accommodating, or unable to say no—even when it costs them deeply. This isn’t a personality flaw.It’s often a nervous system survival strategy known as the fawn response. Fawning happens when the body learns that staying agreeable, helpful, or emotionally attuned to others is the safest way to…