Compliments: The Strange Discomfort of Being Noticed Ep.21 | Doctor Therapy Mom
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Being noticed sounds simple enough, but the moment someone points out something they appreciate about us, everything inside can tighten. A compliment — even a kind, harmless one — has a way of making us hyper‑aware of ourselves. Suddenly we’re overthinking our posture, our expression, our response, and whether we’re handling the moment “correctly.” It’s a tiny social interaction that somehow feels much bigger than it should.
In this episode, we dig into why praise can feel so strangely uncomfortable. From the instinct to…
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