Self-sacrifice isn’t noble: Why people-pleasing destroys self-respect || Self-abandonment, self-worth, validation-seeking

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 emotionsStruggles to set boundariesFeels guilty prioritising their own needsIs exhausted from always being “the strong one”Self-sacrifice is not noble when it costs you your self-respect.Tell us why you love the show!Support the show🎙️NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY!! Follow so that you don’t miss an episode! I📖f you are struggling with your health, please don't go through it alone. View this: international mental health helpline directory 🌳Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thingswesayintherapy 📺YouTube: https://youtube.com/@feelingsidrathernotpodcast?si=Hswo7kvUoq7mchhz 📲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelingsidrathernotpodcast/ 📲TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feelingsidrathernotpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 👩‍💻RSS Feed (Buzzsprout Website): https://feelingsidrathernot.buzzsprout.com ☕️Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.https://buymeacoffee.com/feelingsidrathernotpod