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Qualities of a “Normal” Memory: 1. A Limited Quality. A memory that is essentially “finished” as soon as it shows up. The memory does not contain a question—a “What if” at the …
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It’s Superstitious. It’s Counterproductive. It Increases Risk. It’s Destabilizing. It Hurts Us. It’s the exact same feeling we said we didn’t want! ©2023 Heather Stone, Ph.D. Reader Feedback readers shared their feedback …
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The Sensitive Person’s Level of Suffering and Need to Present Well Individuals suffering from anxiety are often highly sensitive people whose acute awareness has become an affliction rather than a …
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AnxietyHealing your Social Anxiety (Part 1)
Using Honesty to Heal Your Social Anxiety. Social phobia, essentially defined as a debilitating fear of negative scrutiny, can be one of the most devastating anxiety disorders. We are social …
AnxietyHealing your Social Anxiety (Part 2)
Using Skepticism to Heal Your Social Anxiety. Incorrect Reasoning. While the socially anxious can be their own worst critic, in the sense of being extremely hard on themselves – they …
AnxietyHealing Your Social Anxiety (Part 3)
Using Creative Hopelessness to Heal Your Social Anxiety. “I’m Too Nice!” and Anxious Chickens. I once saw a beautiful 12-year-old that came to her first session sitting very still next …
AnxietyHealing Your Social Anxiety (Part 4)
Using Kindness to Heal Your Social Anxiety. The Double-Bind Challenge. Having completed the first three parts of this series, you are in an optimal mindset for change. In Part One, …