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Therapy for women navigating anxiety,
people-pleasing, perfectionism, trauma, and the pressure to be everything for everyone
Why Do I Feel Responsible for Everyone’s Feelings?
by: Kellie MurryPublished on: 18/08/2026Feeling responsible for everyone’s emotions? Learn why this happens, how it relates to anxiety and people-pleasing, and ways to set boundaries without guilt.
Why Do I Feel Responsible for Everyone’s Feelings?boundariespeople pleasinganxietytrauma responseguiltemotionsresponsibilityconflict avoidancewhy do I feel like everything is my responsibility emotionallyI feel like it’s my job to make everyone happywhy do I take on other people’s emotions
How to Stop People Pleasing Without Feeling Guilty
by: Kellie MurryPublished on: 18/03/2026Struggling to say no without guilt? Learn why people-pleasing happens and how to set boundaries without anxiety or shame.
why do I feel responsible for everyone’s feelingspeople pleasing and emotional responsibilityover responsible personality anxietywhy do I feel responsible for others happinesswhy do I feel like everything is my responsibility emotionallywhy do I feel guilty when others are upsetI feel like it’s my job to make everyone happy
