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If you regularly react this way, you probably look insecure to others, says psychology expert—here's what to do instead
['Meg Josephson']
US Top News and Analysis
When we're in a fawn response, we move toward the threat instead of away from it.
Here's how to look out for the fawn response, and how to handle it.
A prime example of the fawn response is the instinct you might have to ask someone, "Are you mad at me?"
Here are some common fawn response behaviors to watch out for: Constantly overthinking social interactions.
What feels familiar will always feel safe, even if it no longer serves us.
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