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Trauma Therapy
Anxiety & Overwhelm Therapy
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How to Spot Truly Toxic Behavior (And What to Do About It)
Trauma Therapy, Relationships & Boundaries, Emotionally Immature & Toxic Behavior Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 8/14/25 Trauma Therapy, Relationships & Boundaries, Emotionally Immature & Toxic Behavior Alyssa Kushner, LCSW 8/14/25

How to Spot Truly Toxic Behavior (And What to Do About It)

If you’ve ever felt confused, guilty, or emotionally drained around someone close to you - this blog breaks down the real signs of toxic behavior.

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Sometimes “safe” feels unsafe when your nervous system has learned that love comes with chaos, criticism, or inconsistency. ⁣ ⁣ If you’ve ever pulled away, doubted, or felt uneasy in a relationship that’s actually healthy - yo Saying no can feel terrifying when you’ve been conditioned to keep everyone happy - even at your own expense. If you’ve ever said “yes” just to avoid conflict, guilt, or disappointing someone, you’re likely doing so out
✨ Your needs are not too much.⁣ ✨ Your longing for connection doesn’t make you needy. ⁣ ✨ And when we bury our needs, they don’t disappear - they find other ways to speak.⁣ ⁣ It’s not “needy” to want to be seen, supporte If asking for help makes you anxious or feel “weak” you’re not alone!⁣ ⁣ Hyper-independence isn’t a personality trait like most it’s often a protective response.⁣ ⁣ When support wasn’t safe, doing it all alone felt Do you notice yourself downplaying your own pain?⁣ You might be self-invalidating without even realizing it.⁣ ⁣ Self-invalidation sounds like:⁣ “I shouldn’t feel this way.”⁣ “Other people have it worse.”⁣ “I’
Let’s talk about the silent treatment! This one can be subtle because it’s often mistaken for “taking space.” ⁣ ⁣ Obviously if you’re dealing with your emotional safety that’s different, but in healthy relationship I’m an August Leo (sun and rising - and Virgo moon) and I’m using the month to tap into that fire energy!⁣ ⁣ August is a reminder to take up space, lead with joy, and radiate without apology. ⁣ ⁣ I’m choosing boldness, adventure and

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