Social Anxiety
Discover 8 facts about social anxiety
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5 social anxiety myths that need to die (and what's actually true)
Debunking common misconceptions about social anxiety with gentle honesty.
Myth: social anxiety and medication side effects
Quick tip for trauma/ptsd: Ground yourself using 5-4-3-2-1 (5 things you see, 4 you hear, 3 you touch, 2 you smell, 1 you taste).
Myth: social anxiety and recovery possibilities
Myth: phobias means you're weak. Truth: phobias is your nervous system working overtime to protect you.
Myth: social anxiety and age-related beliefs
Myth: body dysmorphia means you're weak. Truth: body dysmorphia is your nervous system working overtime to protect you.
Myth: social anxiety and relationship effects
eating disorders is like a Ferrari brain with bicycle brakes - your brain's alarm system working overtime. It's not broken, just sensitive.
Myth: social anxiety and lifestyle limitations
anxiety shows up differently for everyone, but common signs include changes in sleep, appetite, energy, and how you relate to others.
Myth: social anxiety and career impacts
Burnout is when your emotional battery hits 0% and won't charge. Rest isn't enough - you need repair.
Myths about autism that need to die
Myth: autism means you're weak. Truth: autism is your nervous system working overtime to protect you.