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The Weight of Trying Too Hard: Over-Functioning and How Therapy Can Help
Over-functioning is a behavioral pattern where a person consistently takes on more responsibility (emotionally, mentally, physically, or even spiritually) than is healthy or sustainable. It often involves stepping in to solve problems for others, anticipating needs before they’re expressed which unfortunately for me never goes very well. Sometimes it can even manifest in the undeniable urge to take charge to prevent things from “falling apart,” even when they might not be.
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