> [!infobox] <s class="aside-in"><em>mentioned in 3 evergreens</em></s> #### [[An unfulfilled need for validation results in a fear of rejection]] We seek out validation from other's because it reinforces our [[self-perception]]. If we don't have a strong sense of [[self-image]] or [[self-love|self-worth]], then we are going to seek out validation even more, %% #TO/TEND/PRUNE this sentence%% and if we are repeatedly not getting validation or are getting invalidated, then we are going to start fearing that rejection, especially if we don't have a [[support]] system to fall back on. This is how so many people get stuck in unhealthy situations because they have no intrinsic sense of [[self-love|self-worth]] and they are too scared to lose any that they might have. In some cases this can get bad enough to be considered [[Rejection Sensitivity]] disorder, which is often comorbid with [[ADHD]] or [[Autism]], or with a history of [[trauma]]. ### <hr class="footnote"/> **Status**:: #EVER/SAPLING *edited 7:35 AM - July 08, 2022* **Topics**:: [[trauma]], [[emotional validation]], [[emotional invalidation]], [[mental health]]