Reflections on Teenage Insecurity and the Impact of Suppressed Emotions

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The speaker did not feel cool or understood during their teenage years
They felt a sense of loneliness and negative emotions, including depression and anger
They had a strong desire to be seen as a good girl and receive validation from others
They didn't allow themselves to fully experience their teenage years due to worrying about others' opinions and a commitment to being good
After high school, they engaged in rebellious behavior to make up for lost time
As they got older, they began to settle down and reflect on their behavior
They realized that their actions were rooted in insecurity and a desire to belong and be liked
Suppressing their pain and insecurities caused it to eventually surface

Everyone is talking about healing our inner child, but what about our inner teenager? We experience certain things in adolescence that we don't experience as children and these can manifest in different behaviours, defence mechanisms and emotional wounds that continue with us into adulthood. Whilst the inner child is seen as gentle and vulnerable, the inner teen may be angry, misunderstood and lonely. So in this episode we break some some of the psychology and theories behind healing your inner teen, including the interactions with our hormones, certain life experiences and the impact of our first romantic encounters and sexual experiences. We also explore how we can release the rage of our inner teen, express those wounds and use the adult chair method to feel more connected with this past version.

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