The term social anxiety gets tossed around a lot these days, however individuals with CPTS who experience social anxiety feel its effects on a visceral level. It can be highly debilitating and can affect the way we relate and connect to others, when the need for connection is at the very core of what makes us human. Knowing if you actually have social anxiety can be tricky, especially if there are socially acceptable coping mechanisms like overconsumption of substances involved. The proof is in the nervous system outputs, such as migraines, pain, exhaustion, or binge eating, after every social event. As well as, if these outputs cause you to refrain from being in social settings all together. At these times, it's important to reflect on whether you're genuinely comfortable in social situations or if social anxiety may be at play. In today’s episode, Elisabeth and Jennifer explore the world of social anxiety, specifically what signs in your nervous system to look out for if you suspect you have social anxiety, the difference between social anxiety and being socially awkward, the role substance use plays, how your attachment style can indicate your level of social anxiety, and how to repattern the nervous system using NSI tools to overcome social anxiety, and much more. As humans, we need to connect to others, and we need relationships to thrive. Social anxiety can impede these very human needs, however there is a way around it. It is possible to change how your nervous system takes in information, and change the way it reacts to that information, using simple tools to rewire and regulate. Tune in to hear how and more! Topics discussed in this episode: What is social anxiety? The nervous system outputs associated with social anxiety Substance use and social anxiety How the inner critic and toxic shame shows up in social anxiety What is hypervigilance? Physiological reasons why stress in social situations can cause protective outputs How ADHD and social anxiety overlap How attachment styles are related to social anxiety Repatterning the nervous system to experience new outputs using NSI Contact us about private Rewire Neuro-Somatic Coaching: https://brainbased-wellness.com/rewire-private-neuro-somatic-coaching/ Learn more about the Neuro-Somatic Intelligence Coaching program and sign up for the spring cohort now! https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com Get started training your nervous system with our FREE 2-week offer on the Brain Based Membership site: https://www.rewiretrial.com Connect with us on social media: @trauma.rewired Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846 FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.drinkag1.com/rewired This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 911. We do our best to stay current in research, but older episodes are always available. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important
When I first stopped drinking alcohol, I would go out to these social gatherings, and it was intense in the moment.
Like, I was really aware of everything that was going on.
I would hear everybody's conversation all at once.
I couldn't block out multiple conversations, and it was just a lot of stimulus.
But I also.
I didn't really recognize it as overwhelming at the time.
But what would happen is I would come home and I would binge, and then I would crash.
And I started to notice this pattern of every time I try to go out and socially connect, it is followed by an episode of Binge eating, a migraine, some pretty intense shutdown.
And that's when I really started to understand.
I think I have social anxiety.
And that is what we're going to take a deep dive into today.
Welcome to Trauma Rewired, the podcast that teaches you about your nervous system, how trauma lives in the body, and what you can do to heal.
I'm your co host, Elizabeth Christoph.
I'm the founder of Brainbased.com, comma, an online community where we actually do all the practical tools that we talk about on this podcast to rehabilitate the nervous system and create capacity.
And I'm also the founder of the Neurosomatic Intelligence coaching certification.
And I'm your co host, Jennifer Wallace.
I'm a neurosomatic psychedelic preparation and integration guide, and I bridge the world of neurosomatic intelligence into your plant healing spaces.
I am so looking forward to exploring social anxiety today because it's just so relatable.
And so I think we should begin with just like, what is social anxiety?
Big picture, what it is and how do we identify with it?