Control is a reaction to the fear of losing control
Control issues may be related to:
A lack of trust
Traumatic experiences
Abusive life experiences
Anxiety
Fears of abandonment
Low self-esteem
Perfectionism
Control issues mostly stem from traumatic events that leads to the fear of abandonment. However, the symptoms listed above, are also factors. A great way to let go of some control consists of:
Writing down a list of fears
Embrace trust
Use daily affirmations
Reach out for help Regardless of how severe the control is, reaching out for help is always an option. Therapy can always help a person identify the self-protective nature of the need for control. Addressing this problem can be one step closer to finding self-compassion and recognizing the things that may be causing the emotional distress.
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