Title: Why Do People Shut Down Emotionally? - EnkiVeryWell
Headings: Why Do People Shut Down Emotionally?
Why Do People Shut Down Emotionally?
Why Do People Shut Down Emotionally?
They fear rejection
They feel they are not doing anything right
They feel that their feelings are unimportant
They’re tired of putting effort
They lack words of encouragement
They feel judged
They are not yet ready
They feel biased
They feel unlikable
They feel frustrated
They don’t get what they want
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Content: If your loved ones tell you that they are proud of you, they also want you to do the same thing for them. How to do: Your loved one might be too shy to speak up that they want to hear you say you love them. In this case, you need to be more sensitive and thoughtful about his or her needs. 6
They feel judged
Why do people shut down emotionally? When people can’t express themselves because they feel judged each time they try to open up something, then it is more likely that they will back out and retreat. How to do: Ask the person in what way you were being critical and assure them that you are willing to make adjustments so they can start speaking up. 7
They are not yet ready
When people are too tired and fed up, they want a breath of fresh air to relax their minds. Sometimes, they are forced to speak up when they are not yet ready, which only makes them want to move away even more.