Articles about psychological trauma, its long-term effects, EMDR therapy, treatment, and recovery.
How painful experiences from the past can shape fear of judgment and how rescripting can help change our relationship with ourselves. Social anxiety often seems like a problem of the present. A person may be afraid of meeting new people, speaking in front of others, expressing an opinion, making a mistake, or appearing not good […]
How avoidance, overcontrol, and the inner critic keep social anxiety alive. Social anxiety is rarely maintained by fear of judgment alone Often, a person has already learned to do everything possible to avoid facing that judgment Not making eye contact Not speaking first Not asking questions Not meeting new people Not making phone calls Not
How We Maintain Our Own Social Anxiety: Avoidance Modes Read More »
Why fear of judgment develops, how criticism, shame, and earlier experiences can shape social anxiety, and why constant self-monitoring often makes anxiety stronger. Sometimes it feels as if other people are constantly watching. How you speak. How you look. What you are wearing. Whether you answered confidently enough. Whether you said something foolish. Whether you
Why Am I Always Afraid of Being Judged by Others? Read More »
Sometimes a person goes through events so painful that they stop being simply memories. They begin to live inside them. Gradually, the effects of trauma become familiar, and over time a person may begin to believe that this is simply who they are. They say about themselves: “I’m an anxious person.” “I’m too sensitive.” “I
When Trauma Becomes Part of Your Character: How EMDR Helps You Find Yourself Again Read More »
