Tag: emotional neglect symptoms

  • Dopamine-Seeking Habits and CEN: Relationship Highs and Emotional Chaos (Part 6 of 6)

    Are you drawn to intense love, emotional highs, or the thrill of chasing someone unavailable? This article explores how Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) fuels addictive relationship patterns—and how to meet the deeper needs underneath. Includes journal prompts, IFS-inspired reflection, and a free guide to help you find steadier love.

  • Why Stillness Feels Unsettling for the CEN Mother at the Playground—And How to Heal

    Do you struggle with stillness at the playground—feeling restless, unproductive, or even triggered? If you grew up with childhood emotional neglect (CEN), waiting and \”doing nothing\” can feel deeply uncomfortable. This article explores the hidden reasons behind this discomfort and offers healing steps, practical exercises, and resources to help you find peace in presence.