You doubt your feelings and reality: You try to convince yourself that the treatment you receive is not that bad or that you are too sensitive. ● You question your judgment and perceptions: You are afraid of speaking up or expressing your emotions. You have learned that sharing your opinion usually makes you feel worse in the end, so you stay silent instead. ● You feel vulnerable and insecure: You often feel like you "walk on eggshells" around your partner, friend, or family member.