Fear of being perceived stems not from the act of being seen but from the judgments that ensue. People often fear that if others truly see their character, they might choose to distance themselves. This fear is compounded by the fact that human perception is subjective, leading to quick, often incorrect assumptions about one's character. The emotional weight comes from the uncertainty of how one will be judged, rather than the perception itself. Ultimately, it is the fear of negative judgments and the unknown aspects of those perceptions that underlie the struggle with being seen.

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