Psychology Says: The Hidden Damage of Silent Treatment on Kids

Psychology Says: The Hidden Damage of Silent Treatment on Kids

According to psychology, kids who grew up with frequent silent treatments often become intellectualizers as adults. 💭 They learn to overthink, rationalize, and make sense of everything on their own — because in childhood, they were left alone with their thoughts, feelings, and unmet needs.

This isn’t just “being independent.” It’s a survival mechanism wired into the nervous system. When love, validation, or comfort wasn’t consistent, the child’s brain adapted by shutting down emotional expression and overdeveloping analysis.

👉 If you find yourself struggling to connect, always “in your head,” or carrying the weight of emotions in silence — you’re not broken. You’re carrying the patterns of your childhood. Healing begins with awareness.

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