Signs Your Ego Is Ruling Your Life
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Julia Austin
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Where does it come from?
Living in an ego-driven way doesn’t typically arise out of nowhere. It’s often a response – a defense mechanism – against trauma or some psychological difficulty, according to Holcomb. “Events from childhood, parenting, and trauma can condition our egos. Various theories delve deeper into the implications of ego issues such as exposure to narcissism, unresolved psychosocial crises, and even fragmentation of the personality or identity as the result of trauma.” She adds that ego doesn’t always present as pompous, either. “Previous wounds can manifest as ego-fueled critical self-talk, body-shaming, trust-issues, competitiveness, fear of abandonment, fear of rejection, and feelings of having to earn one’s worthiness.”
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