The Ultimate Guide to Support a People-Pleaser in their Recovery

Understanding People-Pleasing Behavior, Building Empathy, and Providing Meaningful Support for Your Loved Ones

To someone who doesn't struggle with people-pleasing, it may seem simple to say "no" to a request that doesn't align with their own desires or needs. However, for someone who struggles with people-pleasing, saying "no" can trigger guilt, anxiety, and fear of rejection. These emotions can be overwhelming and challenging to manage, leading us to prioritize others' needs and wants over our own.

Because others may not understand our struggle, I wrote this article to help anyone who wants to support someone who struggles with people-pleasing. If you're a people-pleaser, consider sharing this article with your loved ones, as they may need help understanding how to support your recovery.

Keep reading this article if you want to explore how to support someone in their recovery, and what questions to ask to help you gain insight into their experience, and phrases to use to provide more specific support. If you're a people-pleaser, read this article so you can better explain to others how they can support you in your recovery from people-pleasing.