With your history it is odd you aren't being questioned more deeply.

It sounds like a self-esteem/anxiety issue where you don't want to be a bother to anyone. So you give simple answers and avoid a potential confrontation with an expert. Of course this leaves you frustrated and anxious

I try to keep track of the emotional pitfalls as they occur because I lose the triggers if I wait. I use an app journal on my phone these days. No fear of misplacing it.