Why Connecting With the Inner Child Feels So Challenging

Psychology Today | 14.01.2026 01:24
Have you ever noticed yourself overreacting to something relatively small? Or feeling anxious without a clear reason? Or suddenly experiencing a sense of powerlessness in situations where, logically, you know you are capable and competent? If so, you are not alone. These moments are often expressions of what psychologists commonly refer to as the inner child.