Psychologist reveals everyday fear that may mean you felt 'unseen' as a child - and 20 other signs that may show up in adulthood Most people know that the experiences they have in childhood can shape the way they behave in adulthood.
According to the psychologist, who is also the author of High-Functioning Anxiety A 5-step Guide To Calming The Inner Panic and Thriving, for her advice, being 'unseen or invisible as a child can impact a child’s self-esteem, emotional well-being, and social development'.
The post seemed to connect with a number of readers, who shared their own experiences in the comments section, including one who wrote: 'Growing up feeling "unseen" can create lasting effects that show up in adulthood, such as perfectionism, self-doubt, or difficulty setting boundaries.
She said that adults can feel as thought they don't want to take up space, or don't want to be seen, and this can be down to not feeling comfortable, rather than wanting to be invisible.
Furthermore, the expert explained, there are many reasons why children may feel unseen, and these can all have a 'knock on effect where we show up not wanting to be a burden'.
