Social anxiety pt. 2

I think there is a small part of me that believes it is possible for me to accept it as part of my life and that I can change. The reason there is only a small part of me is because when I set out to “improve” and learn how to regulate in these situations, I felt very successful at the things I was starting to be able to do. So now when it happens that I get too overwhelmed to participate in something, it seems even more deflating because I was expecting success. Part of me thinks it may be more productive to have the thought that social anxiety will continue to be an issue because it avoids that disappointment and lets me just accept that I won’t be able to freely participate and say yes to the things I want to do.

 

 

Answer:

Do a thought download on what you think success looks like for you. Write at least one page without stopping and without judging. Just let everything flow out onto paper.  We all have beliefs inside of us that we’ve picked up consciously or unconciously throughout our lives. We have favorites that we practice a lot. It doesn’t mean we have to keep them if they are not serving us.

You have a belief that leaving a situation because of social anxiety is a failure. What if that’s not true?

If you chose radical self compassion, what could you believe about your choice to go? Explore this without needing to change anything, it’s just an opportunity to practice showing your brain you have other options. This is where you’ll be able to start finding the AND that you’re looking for. It’s possible for you. You are right where you are supposed to be. You are already worthy and whole just as you are. We’re here to support you as you take steps one at a time to get the result you want most. Episode 65 of the Period Power Podcast would be a great listen. The topic is Radical Self -Acceptance.