Are you a people pleaser or an avoider? Psychologist reveals the 7 anxiety archetypes – so, which one are YOU?
A psychologist has revealed the seven fear archetypes so people can see if they apply to them.
Birmingham-based psychologist Dr. Lalitaa Suglani, who is also the author of High-Functioning Anxiety A 5-step Guide To Calming The Inner Panic and Thriving, took to Instagram to share information about anxiety archetypes in a recent after.
The first of the archetypes she listed is the caregiver.
According to Dr. Suglani, “This archetype is often concerned with taking care of the needs of others, sometimes at the expense of their own well-being. They may feel responsible for keeping things together and have difficulty prioritizing their own needs.”
She then mentioned the perfectionist and said, “This archetype is driven by a relentless pursuit of flawlessness and can continually strive for excellence in all areas of life.
According to psychologist and author Dr. Lalitaa Suglani there are seven archetypes of fear (stock photo)
“They may experience anxiety when things don’t go according to plan or when they realize they are not meeting their own high standards.”
The third archetype on the list was the overthinker.
“This archetype is characterized by a tendency to overanalyze and ruminate on past events or possible future outcomes,” Dr. Suglani wrote.
‘They may have difficulty making decisions or taking action due to excessive worrying and may feel paralyzed by the fear of making mistakes.’
Fourth on the list was the performer.
According to Dr. Suglani: ‘This archetype is motivated by a strong desire to excel and achieve success in various areas of life.
‘They may set ambitious goals for themselves and push themselves to the limit to achieve them, often at the expense of their own well-being.’
The organizer was the fifth type that Dr. Suglani mentioned.
She describes this type as follows: ‘This archetype is motivated by a strong desire to excel and achieve success in various areas of life.
‘They may set ambitious goals for themselves and push themselves to the limit to achieve them, often at the expense of their own well-being.’
Dr. Suglani’s sixth archetype was the ‘people pleaser’.
She describes “people pleasers” this way: “This archetype is driven by the need to gain approval and validation from others, often sacrificing their own needs and boundaries.
‘They may go to great lengths to avoid conflict or criticism and may have difficulty standing up for themselves in relationships.’
Seventh and last was the dodger.
“This archetype tends to avoid situations or experiences that cause anxiety or discomfort, and sometimes resorts to avoidance behavior as a coping mechanism,” the psychologist said.
“They may procrastinate on tasks, avoid social interactions, or withdraw from challenging situations to minimize stress.”
