People pleasers are shaped by their upbringing and environment, often developing strategies to appease others as a way to avoid conflict. This behavior, known as the fawn response, serves as a protective mechanism against perceived threats. Over time, these individuals may feel disconnected from themselves, saying yes when they prefer no, and conforming to make others comfortable. Different roles emerge from fawning, such as The Peacekeeper and The Perfectionist, each reflecting unique survival tactics. The effects of fawning manifest in increased anxiety and hyper-vigilance in social situations.
Fawning can become our baseline. We smile when we're hurting. We say yes when we mean no. We twist ourselves into shapes to make others comfortable.
The fawn response is our nervous system's way of protecting us from a threat, real or perceived, whether a lion in our path or a snippy text.
Fawning is especially useful as a woman, person of color, and/or neurodivergent person as a survival strategy to blend in and cultivate safety.
We each have our unique backgrounds and identities, so fawning doesn't look the same for everyone. There are various roles like The Peacekeeper and The Perfectionist.
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