Learn How Being a Control Freak Is Harmful to You and Your Relationships

Why you are this way and how you can change

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Have you ever hit a wall, metaphorically, of course? You have reached the point of losing your cool. You are tired of taking care of not only yourself and your responsibilities, but everyone else’s too.

I hit my point last week. I was done with it all! Life was coming from all directions, and I held it all together for everyone else. I had the weight of everything pushing me down, and I snapped.

I lashed out at those I care about most. I had lost all authority over my actions and feelings. Me, the one who always has it all together, lost control.

I am the person who gets things done. I know the correct way, and I am the one who makes schedules for others. I not only tackle my plans, but I will take on others’ projects too. I will take a group project and make sure I am well versed in all aspects, and this enables me to control the narrative and direct the outcome, regardless of others’ participation. I always have things under control.

Sounds great, right?

It is for a little while, but soon, I realize I am the only one doing things. It becomes expected for me to solve everybody’s problems. I am exhausted, resentful, and have…