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Surviving the Holidays with Severe Social Anxiety: A Gentle Guide | The Healing Journey
Navigating the holidays with severe social anxiety can feel like carrying a physical weight, where every interaction feels like a high-stakes performance. This episode of The Healing Journey offers a gentle, compassionate guide for those who find the festive season overwhelming rather than joyful. Host Suzanne Snyder validates the experience of anticipatory anxiety, explaining that your nervous system’s alarm response is a physiological safety mechanism, not a moral failing or a character flaw. By understanding that 'covert avoidance'—mentally rehearsing conversations while physically…
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