Communication is the foundation of any relationship: romantic, platonic, familial, or otherwise. However, opening up doesn’t come easy to everyone. While some people are adept at expressing their feelings, others struggle to be vulnerable. If you fall in the second category, you’ve probably heard phrases akin to “you’re closed off” and “you should open up more” throughout your life.

In many cases, people fail to communicate their emotions despite their best efforts. In this blog, we’ll walk you through why that happens, and what you can do to remedy it.

You’ve Been Hurt in the Past

If you struggle to express your feelings, it’s very likely that you’ve been hurt in the past. Take a walk down memory lane. Can you remember instances when you opened up to someone and ultimately experienced debilitating pain down the road? Whether you expressed your emotions to a friend, a romantic partner, or a family member, it’s possible that they let you down even after you let your guard down.

The process of being vulnerable isn’t easy. When we push ourselves to be open and vulnerable only to get hurt, we often shut down and avoid putting ourselves through the wringer again.

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It Takes Longer Than Usual for You to Trust People

As stated earlier, opening up is a laborious process. If you feel anxious and stressed when expressing your feelings, you may not fully trust the person you’re attempting to open up to. This is a natural process. Building trust doesn’t happen overnight; it takes time and patience. However, if you’re extremely cautious despite being close to the person, you may want to look into therapies like subconscious mind healing techniques. They’ll help you build trust with and open up to people you are already close to.

You’re Afraid of the Outcome of Opening Up

Expressing your feelings doesn’t always go as you want it to. The person may judge you or take advantage of your vulnerability. If you have these fears, you may struggle to feel safe when opening up to someone. The hodgepodge of fears, anxieties, and uncertainties may compel you to avoid opening up altogether.

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If you’ve been finding it hard to openly and truthfully communicate your feelings to people, we recommend trying hypnotherapy. As an effective modality of treatment for people who struggle to open up, hypnosis makes the subconscious mind highly receptive. In essence, you’ll actively internalize the suggestions offered during the hypnotic trance. As you’re encouraged to express your feelings to the people you trust and cherish in your life, you’ll be able to make big changes and strengthen your relationships.

Subconscious mind healing techniques are also extremely effective for smoking cessation, weight loss, and codependency recovery. Click here to schedule a virtual or in-person consultation.