Specific · Hiding

Suppressing

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What is Suppressing?

Actively pushing down what's real — emotions, needs, opinions — to avoid judgement.

When you might feel suppressing

Suppressing is a specific form of concealing, which itself is a type of hiding. You might experience this feeling in situations where hiding is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define suppressing.

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