They are as a result liable to develop a pattern of compulsive caregiving in later life.
The result in adult life can be a personality devoid of fun, and feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders.
[2] Depression and anxiety, as well as oversensitivity to others and an inability to assert their own needs, are further identifiable characteristics.
[3] In addition, there may also be an underlying rage against the parents for not having provided love,[4] and for exploiting the child for their own needs.
[5] While Atlas personalities may appear to function adequately as adults, they may be pervaded with a sense of emptiness and be lacking in vitality.