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Why You Pull Away When Life Gets Good: The Fear of Happiness | The Healing Practice
In this episode of The Healing Practice, host Mariah Hardy explores the counterintuitive phenomenon of why you might pull away or feel anxious when life finally gets good. This is not self-sabotage in the traditional sense; it is a deep-seated fear of happiness and stability that often stems from past trauma, childhood chaos, or prolonged stress. If you find yourself nitpicking compliments, creating drama out of nowhere, or feeling restless when things are peaceful, this episode offers a compassionate framework for understanding those reactions. We discuss how the nervous system can interpret…
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