Mental Health Care: When You’re Learning to Be Okay With Yourself - 6 Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore in Yourself

We all look out for red flags. Whether it be in a romantic relationship, friendship, or with your family. Toxic behavior is everywhere. Red flags in a relationship can be signs of narcissism, aggression, victimization, manipulative behavior or even abusive behavior. Whereas in family dynamics, sometimes it might be subtle or even more problematic over time. Cultivating self-awareness around red flags and toxic behavior can help us avoid them altogether. Watch this video and learn how to identify red flags in yourself and the relationships around you. Writer: Chloe Avenasa Editor: Isadora Ho Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Amanda Silvera (http://www.youtube.com/amandasilvera ) Animator: Sarimopi ( https://www.instagram.com/sarimopi/ ) Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong Official Discord: https://discord.gg/EsWEvrJ References: Hou, Y., Xiong, D., Jiang, T., Song, L., & Wang, Q. (2019). Social media addiction: Its impact, mediation, and intervention. Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace, 13(1), Article 4. doi.org/10.5817/CP2019-1-4 Kinderman P, Schwannauer M, Pontin E, Tai S. Psychological Processes Mediate the Impact of Familial Risk, Social Circumstances and Life Events on Mental Health. PLoS ONE. 2013;8(10):e76564. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0076564 Scott, E. (2022). "The Toxic Effects of Negative Self-Talk." VeryWell Mind. Retrieved from www.verywellmind.com/negative-self-talk-and-how-it-affects-us-4161304#:~:text=Basically%2C%20negative%20self%2Dtalk%20is,in%20yourself%20to%20do%20so. Pomerance, M. (2019). "People Pleasing Doesn’t Make You Nice. It Ruins Your Relationships." The Candidly. Retrieved 04 Mar 2023 from www.thecandidly.com/2019/people-pleasing-doesnt-make-you-nice-it-ruins-your-relationships#:~:text=%E2%80%9CPeople%20pleasing%20occurs%20when%20you,D%20candidate%20in%20clinical%20psychology. Justice, A. (2023). "Understanding Anxious Avoidant Attachment." Better Help. Retrieved from www.betterhelp.com/advice/anxiety/understanding-the-anxious-avoidant-attachment-style/ Punjaabi, D. [@selfworkco]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved 04 Mar 2023 from www.instagram.com/p/CmZVdbCPYro/?hl=en Ivtzan, I. (2022). "What’s the Best Way to Change?" Psychology Today. Retrieved from www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindfulness-wellbeing/202201/what-s-the-best-way-change