How to Stop Feeling "Whittled Away" in Relationships | Emotional Algebra with Dr. E...

11/09/2025 2 min

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How to Stop Feeling "Whittled Away" in Relationships | Emotional Algebra with Dr. E...In this episode of Emotional Algebra with Dr. E..., we explore what it really means to feel "whittled away" in relationships — and how to stop losing your sense of self.Dr. E... breaks down the emotional variables at play — abandonment, rejection, failure, guilt, and shame — and shows how each one carries a unique lesson. Failure teaches us when it’s time to grow. Abandonment and rejection help us face pain in different ways. Guilt tells us we need to repair what we’ve done to someone else, while shame reminds us we need to repair what we’ve done to ourselves.This conversation is a reminder that the greatest harm we do is believing we are unlovable. When we carry that belief into relationships, we often choose partners who love us conditionally, or we fall into cycles of rescuing others (or being rescued).Dr. E... explains how to break these patterns, reclaim your power, and create relationships that are more equitable — where you can maintain your sense of self while truly connecting with another person.If you’ve ever felt like you were losing yourself in a relationship, this episode will help you see where it started, why it matters, and how you can heal.🔔 Watch the full episode here: [https://youtube.com/@ErikFisherakaDrE]Follow Dr. E... for more insights:📍Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/dr_e_presents]📍Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/share/1BkhUS8X4w/?mibextid=wwXIfr]📍LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctore]📍TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.epresents]📍Twitter/X: [https://x.com/dctre]📍Spotify Podcast:[https://open.spotify.com/show/3w9W0ZOwfwXkbxeFO5ChWG?si=apAiDAcwTxqhQl-xXWzAoA]#DrE #EmotionalAlgebra #EmotionalIntelligence #DefenseMechanisms #NoiseCancellingMind #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalSuppression #AvoidanceBehavior #PsychologicalHealing #SubconsciousMind #InnerWork #HealingJourney #EmotionalAwareness #TrainMetaphor #MindsetMatters #TraumaResponse #SelfDefenseMechanisms #EmotionalResilience #PhaseCancellation #NeuroscienceAndEmotions

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