6 Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore in Yourself

We all look out for red flags. Whether it be in a romantic relationship, friendship, or with your family. Toxic behavior is everywhere. Red flags in a relationship can be signs of narcissism, aggression, victimization, manipulative behavior or even abusive behavior. Whereas in family dynamics, sometimes it might be subtle or even more problematic over time. Cultivating self-awareness around red flags and toxic behavior can help us avoid them altogether. Watch this video and learn how to identify red flags in yourself and the relationships around you. Writer: Chloe Avenasa Editor: Isadora Ho Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Amanda Silvera ( ) Animator: Sarimopi ( ) Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong Official Discord: References: Hou, Y., Xiong, D., Jiang, T., Song, L., & Wang, Q. (2019). Social media addiction: Its impact, mediation, and intervention. Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace, 13(1), Article 4. Kinderman P, Schwannauer M, Pontin E, Tai S. Psychological Processes Mediate the Impact of Familial Risk, Social Circumstances and Life Events on Mental Health. PLoS ONE. 2013;8(10):e76564. doi: Scott, E. (2022). “The Toxic Effects of Negative Self-Talk.“ VeryWell Mind. Retrieved from #:~:text=Basically, negative self-talk is,in yourself to do so. Pomerance, M. (2019). “People Pleasing Doesn’t Make You Nice. It Ruins Your Relationships.“ The Candidly. Retrieved 04 Mar 2023 from #:~:text=“People pleasing occurs when you,D candidate in clinical psychology. Justice, A. (2023). “Understanding Anxious Avoidant Attachment.“ Better Help. Retrieved from Punjaabi, D. [@selfworkco]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved 04 Mar 2023 from Ivtzan, I. (2022). “What’s the Best Way to Change?“ Psychology Today. Retrieved from