Overcoming Criticism: 10 Signs You Were Raised by Overly Critical Parents and How to Thrive

5) Sensitive to Criticism: Having a Tough Time Taking Criticism from Others

If feedback at work or in personal relationships feels like a personal attack, your upbringing might be playing a role. Your brain may associate criticism with impending doom, a product of the intense scrutiny you faced as a child. Recognize that not all criticism is a threat, and differentiate constructive feedback from destructive patterns rooted in your past.