Being independent is so empowering not just for women but men too, but what happens when you use hyper-independence as a coping mechanism? In the following article, we will look at being hyper-independent and whether it is a healthy way of life.
HealthMatch defines hyper-independence as a condition that not only enables people to share their emotions with others but sees it as a way to not seek help from others when they need it due to traumatic experiences in the past. The hub states that although independence is essential for a healthy adult, it can threaten mental and physical health by limiting meaningful relationships as dealing with things on your own is unhealthy.
Psychological Today examines the effects of hyper-independence on future relationships, employment uncertainty, and dismissive behaviour, emphasising the significance of addressing past trauma and maintaining healthy relationships.
Psych2Go outlines 5 signs to know you are hyper-independent:
- You are a reserved person: These people live a very private life and focus more on their career as their focus is more on career and academics, fearing a life outside of these areas.
- Doesn’t delegate tasks to others: This person struggles with delegating tasks, often giving themselves the most significant tasks and micro-managing everything.
- Hardly asking for help: This person never asks for help, often due to a fear of being seen as a burden or nuisance.
- Dislike for clingy people: This person dislikes people who are not self-sufficient and those always requiring assistance; they are easily overwhelmed by attempts to get closer, and they regard neediness as a sign of weakness.
- Does everything themselves: A hyper-independent person will usually not ask for help when they need it meaning that they do everything themselves even if they do not need to.
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