Ever catch yourself brushing off compliments or cracking jokes when things get real? You might be using survival tactics from your childhood to deal with emotional pain. Here are 6 signs: 1) Deflecting compliments, 2) Bottling up emotions, 3) Overworking to avoid feelings, 4) Hating to ask for help, 5) Using humor as a shield, and 6) Downplaying your pain. Recognizing these habits is the first step to healing and building real connections. Which one sounds like you? #Health #MentalHealth #EmotionalResilience