What is hyper-independence? Is hyper-independence bad? How do you love someone who is hyper-independent? Learn more about the signs of hyper-independence and how it can affect relationships by clicking the link attached to this pin. (Sandstone Care's blog)

Hyper-independence is a coping mechanism that develops as a result of negative and traumatic experiences. Individuals learn not to trust others, instead relying on themselves for everything. Hyper-independence can be short-lived or become a trauma response when someone applies this perspective to all areas of their life, including relationships and opportunities for growth.

Hyper-independence can often be a result of unhealed trauma. When you’ve had to depend on yourself for so long asking for help can feel like a betrayal or a failure. Resilience and strength is hiding the fear of being let down, left or forgotten about. But when we can learn that self-reliance can coexist with vulnerability and connection we can start to heal and step further into love. #hyperindependence #therapymemes #therapy #threads #independentwoman #independent #healing