When you're always alert, it feels like you’re keeping yourself safe.
But at what cost?
Spotting every shift in tone, every change in expression—scanning for threats that might not be there. Over time, it becomes more than protection; it becomes a barrier that drains your peace and blocks real connection.
This isn’t just a “bad habit.” It’s one of many hidden trauma responses quietly shaping how you relate to the world.
Understanding these subtle patterns can help you recognize when watchfulness goes too far, so you can rebuild trust, find true safety, and reconnect with others.
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