3 Steps To Recover Trust 1. Identifying the source: The first step towards recovery from trust issues is to identify the source or cause of these issues. This could be a past traumatic experience, a pattern of negative experiences, or other underlying factors such as childhood experiences or mental health conditions. 2. Communication and Self-reflection: Open communication with trusted friends, family, or a therapist can help in gaining insights and understanding of one's trust issues. 3. Self-reflection and introspection can also help in identifying patterns and triggers of distrust. Building trust gradually: Re-building trust takes time and effort. It involves small, consistent actions that demonstrate reliability and transparency. Building new relationships, practicing forgiveness and letting go of past experiences, and engaging in activities that promote self-care and self-esteem can also help in the process of regaining trust.