How people around you give you [nocebos]

The Contagion of Negativity

The nocebo effect is not only self-imposed; It can also be "administered" to us by the people around us.

Often, when we share a new idea, dream, or project with enthusiasm, we encounter people who, instead of offering support, respond with a dose of negativity and doubt.

The "Dream Thief."

These people, often supposedly intending to "protect" us or be "realistic," bombard us with questions like "What if it doesn't work?", "What if you lose money?", "Are you sure you can do this?".

Each of these questions plants a seed of doubt in our minds, acting as a powerful nocebo.

Our initial enthusiasm fades, our confidence falters, and we begin to question our own capabilities.

The Immediate Impact

The effect of this social nocebo can be immediate and devastating.

An idea that seemed brilliant and exciting five minutes later Before, it suddenly seems risky, foolish, or unattainable.

The energy and motivation we felt dissipates, replaced by fear and paralysis.

The negative person moves on with their life, but they have left us with the burden of their nocebo.

The Protection Strategy. The "Keeper of the Flame"

Emotional intelligence involves being selective with whom we share our dreams and aspirations, especially in their early stages when the