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Individuals with poor boundaries often invest significant energy in tending to others' needs while neglecting their self-care. This dynamic can lead to exhaustion and burnout as the caregiver becomes depleted. Setting limits in caregiving responsibilities is vital to restore balance—self-care is just as critical as aiding others.
4. Loss of Sense of Self
When boundaries are weak, individuals risk losing their sense of identity. Many find that they adopt the identities and roles of those around them, whether in parenting, romantic relationships, or their professional lives. This loss of self can leave individuals feeling hollow and uncertain about who they genuinely are and what they want outside the obligations they fulfill for others.