6 Signs You're Not Crazy, It's Your Upbringing

Have you ever thought you were going crazy? Do you struggle with expressing your emotions, or properly trusting others? Does it feel like everyone else has it figured out but you? It can be easy to blame yourself for your shortcomings, but how you were raised also plays a role in who you grow up to be and how you handle your emotions. Your experiences throughout your personal upbringing have far-reaching effects on your life. By taking an honest look at how your parents treated you, your sibling relationships, and your family dynamics as a whole, you can spot the signs of toxicity that were present but you were unaware of at the time. If you relate to any of these six signs, you’re not crazy, it’s your upbringing.