Trauma of omission, where loving parents are too stressed or traumatized to provide proper attention and attunement, can cause disconnection within an individual. Healing strategies include somatic experiencing, EMDR, emotional freedom tapping, motor sensory integration techniques and yoga, among others.
Embracing uncertainty and connecting with oneself are crucial in managing anxiety, which often stems from childhood trauma for many people. Practicing slow, deliberate breathing can also help provide a sense of control during episodes of anxiety.
The culture of therapy can sometimes be negative, leading people to focus too much on the things that could have been otherwise, instead of appreciating what they have.
The validation that comes from performing on SNL can have positive mental health benefits; however, seeking validation constantly is not healthy for oneself.
Unworthiness is a common feeling for those who grew up with inadequate nurturing and parental love. Such people may end up seeking validation from the same things that made them feel invalid when young.
A lot of therapy involves fighting reality, which can drive a person insane. Practicing coping mechanisms and making them routine can help alleviate the stress that comes with facing reality.