Serial fixing is a pattern where individuals habitually take on the role of helper and emotional supporter, often leading to anxiety and loneliness. These individuals carry the emotional weight of others, which can result in emotional burnout. The sense of responsibility creates imbalanced relationships, fueling confusion and resentment. Serial fixers often correlate their self-worth with their ability to help, mistaking enmeshment for support. This habitual helping can interrupt personal recovery and reflection, emphasizing the need for a balance between helping others and maintaining one's own emotional health.
"Serial fixers often show up with a deep sense of responsibility for everyone around them, and over time, it fuels anxiety and exacerbates the overwhelming feeling of loneliness."
"Helping others becomes the fastest route to feeling useful, purposeful, even loved. When we lack internal validation and a strong connection to ourselves, we outsource our value."
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