People will see I'm anxious
Author: KW
Created: 19/05/2025 Last Modified: 19/05/2025
Adult / CYP: Adult
Categories: Low Self Esteem | Social Anxiety
Experience Narrative:
You're attending a social gathering and fear that others will notice your anxiety and judge you negatively
Belief to be tested:
"If people see I'm anxious, they'll think less of me."
Alternative Perspective:
Everyone experiences anxiety; most people are understanding and may not even notice."
Safety Behaviours to drop:
Avoiding eye contact. Rehearsing conversations mentally before speaking. Staying silent to avoid drawing attention
Client reflections:
TBC
Practitioner reflections:
TBC
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KW - 19/05/2025 22:13