Mental Health Care: When You’re Learning to Be Okay With Yourself - 7 Signs Your Inner Child is Upset

Your inner child holds memories and emotions from your past, and sometimes they need a little extra care. From sudden mood swings to unexplained feelings, we'll explore the signs that your inner child might be upset and is reaching out for attention. We'll also share some simple tips on how to heal your inner child, making the process easy to understand and incorporate into your daily life. Subconscious Ways You're Hurting Your Inner Child Without Knowing It https://youtu.be/TzbK_izLKTQ Writer: Chamae Quiachon Editor: Michal Mitchell & Kelly Soong Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Nabila Animator: Bea Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong FRIENDLY DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes and is based on research and personal opinions. It is not a substitute for professional advice, but general guidance. Remember to listen to your intuition and do what is right for you. REFERENCES BetterHelp Editorial Team. (2023, June 5). Inner Child: Healing Your Inner Child | BetterHelp. BetterHelp. Retrieved June 14, 2023, from https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/inner-child-what-is-it-what-happened-to-it-and-how-can-i-fix-it/ Cloud, H. (2021, March 18). The Psychology Behind Overreacting: What It Really Means. Boundaries. Retrieved June 13, 2023, from https://www.boundaries.me/blog/the-psychology-behind-overreacting Davis, S. (2020, July 13). The Wounded Inner Child | CPTSDfoundation.org. https://cptsdfoundation.org/2020/07/13/the-wounded-inner-child/#:~:text=The%20concept%20of%20the%20inner,kids%20that%20never%20grew%20up. Fosu, K. (2022, March 12). 3 Signs You Have an Inner Child That Is Upset And Hurting. Medium. https://medium.com/mystic-minds/3-signs-you-have-an-inner-child-that-is-upset-and-hurting-e47381591eb7 Klammer, S. (n.d.). Inner Child Drawings. The Art of Emotional Healing by Shelley Klammer. Retrieved June 14, 2023, from https://www.expressiveartworkshops.com/expressive-art-e-courses/30-day-expressive-drawing-challenges/inner-child-drawings/ Lemon is Dynamight. (2020, May 18). Katsuki Bakugou’s Childhood and Psychology. Amino. Retrieved June 13, 2023, from https://aminoapps.com/c/my-hero-academia/page/blog/katsuki-bakugous-childhood-and-psychology/a2WW_lwC0uK2XGE5nEMa4aVvB0Eqp6EZ1P Lumohealth. (2021, October 13). How to heal your inner child. Retrieved June 13, 2023, from https://www.lumohealth.care/blog/do-you-have-a-wounded-inner-child-here-are-7-key-signs#:~:text=Mental%2C%20physical%20and%20emotional%20issues,sense%20of%20aliveness%20or%20spontaneity. Lynch, G. (2012, May 17). Why is Art Important in Schools | Parenting Tips & Advice. PBS KIDS for Parents. Retrieved June 14, 2023, from https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/the-importance-of-art-in-child-development Mayo Clinic Staff. (2017, May 16). Depersonalization-derealization disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved June 13, 2023, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depersonalization-derealization-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352911 Michal, M., Beutel, M. E., Jordan, J., Zimmermann, M. B., Wolters, S., & Heidenreich, T. (2007). Depersonalization, Mindfulness, and Childhood Trauma. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 195(8), 693–696. https://doi.org/10.1097/nmd.0b013e31811f4492 Pedersen, T., & Smith, J. (2022, November 16). 10 Exercises to Heal Your Inner Child. Psych Central. Retrieved June 14, 2023, from https://psychcentral.com/health/how-to-heal-your-inner-child Pikörn, I. (2020). Noticing, Healing and Freeing Your Inner Child. Insight Timer Blog. https://insighttimer.com/blog/inner-child-meaning-noticing-healing-freeing/ Slivinski, N. (2019, December 20). Derealization Explained. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-derealization-overview#:~:text=Derealization%20is%20a%20mental%20state,reality%20once%20in%20their%20lifetime.