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Recovering from Toxic Relationships and People-Pleasing
Recovering from toxic relationships involves understanding the internal drug cabinet of cortisol and adrenaline driving the attraction to drama and toxic relationships for those from tumultuous pasts. This pattern leads individuals to seek out relationships where they feel the need to rescue or fix the other person, resulting in a cycle of being in constant crises and neglecting self-care. Overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, termed as 's-holery,' is crucial to breaking free from the habit of continuously putting others first at the expense of oneself. By learning to say no without guilt and standing up for personal boundaries, individuals can break free from the 'exploding doormat' syndrome and rewire their ingrained patterns of behavior to prioritize self-care and well-being.