People pleasing leads to burnout and losing a sense of self that could facilitate an unhealthy relationship
Jennifer Cooper Nobo, LCSWWhile people pleasing is not a mental health diagnosis, it can still have very serious consequences. People pleasing behaviors may not only lead to burn out but they can cause people to experience anxiety, low self-esteem and to have poor boundaries and struggling relationships. The good news is that therapy can help you recover from people pleasing. Schedule a consultation by clicking the button.
What is People Pleasing?
There's a lot to learn about people pleasing however, here's some general knowledge to familiarize yourself with:
FAQ
Healthy Boundaries Vs. People Pleasing
What's the Difference?
| Healthy Boundaries | People Pleasing |
|---|---|
| Generally prioritizes their needs over the needs of others | Generally places their needs second to other peoples' |
| Saying, "No" is acceptable and you're not worried about other's emotions | Saying, "No" isn't acceptable and you worry greatly about other's emotions |
| Your self-esteem and identity is rooted in your sense of self and not reliant on others | Your self-esteem is likely low and dependent on reassurance and validation of others |
| Time management is easier because you're able to prioritize your time over the demands of others | You may find yourself being short on time more times than not |
| The relationships in your life are enjoyable and fulfilling | The relationships in your life are a significant stressor and poor quality |
If you believe that you have problematic people pleasing behavior, we're here to help. Schedule a consultation below to get started today.
What Does People Pleasing Treatment Look Like?
Treatment Overview
The treatment of people pleasing looks different for every person, while still sharing common elements of treatment across the board.
Treatment starts with an evaluation session where the therapist will collect important information about your experiences. Next, you and the therapist will build a treatment plan and then treatment sessions begin.
The content of treatment sessions vary depending on the treatment plan and what you bring to session. Moreover, There' s no definitive length of time you can expect to be in therapy however, we like to tell our clients to anticipate 16-28 sessions.
If you'd like more information on the kinds of therapies you may see, how treatment planning works or even when therapy may be “completed” please visit the other tabs.
