I cannot receive compliments without feeling physically uncomfortable and needing to deflect or hide.
More people experience this than they realize.
A nervous system adapted to invisibility as safety may interpret positive attention as dangerous exposure requiring protective response.
“Where Are You with Polyvagal theory in practice?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.