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Enneagram and Mental Health: Understanding How Your Type Might Relate to Mental Wellbeing

  The Enneagram offers a valuable lens for understanding not just your personality, but also your potential vulnerabilities when it comes to mental health. By understanding your core Enneagram type and its underlying motivations, you can gain valuable insights into how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors might impact your mental wellbeing. The Enneagram is not a diagnostic tool . It can't tell you if you have a mental health condition. However, it can help you identify areas where you might be susceptible to challenges and provide a roadmap for building resilience. Let's explore how each Enneagram type might relate to mental health: The Reformer (Type 1):  Driven by a desire for perfection and a just world. They might be prone to anxiety and self-criticism if they struggle to meet their own high standards. Therapy can help them develop self-compassion and manage perfectionism. The Helper (Type 2):  Motivated by a need to feel loved and appreciated. They might struggle w