Natasha Daniels, a social anxiety therapist and author of the memoir *Out of My Shell*, shares her personal journey with social anxiety. She distinguishes between introversion and social anxiety, highlighting how everyone may experience social anxiety to some degree. Natasha discusses the effects of social media trends on children, and how social anxiety can serve as a defense mechanism. She also emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and offers insights into building resilience and navigating social challenges.
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Introversion vs. Social Anxiety
Introversion is a personality trait, not a disorder.
Social anxiety, however, is debilitating and can be overcome.
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Normal vs. Disordered
Fear of rejection and needing validation are developmentally normal, especially during adolescence.
However, the intensity and debilitation distinguish social anxiety.
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Avoidance Fuels Anxiety
While many experience the fear of rejection, social anxiety is distinguished by avoidance.
This avoidance fuels the anxiety and prevents growth.
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Natasha Daniels' memoir, "Out of My Shell," chronicles her journey with social anxiety, offering insights into its impact on her life from childhood to adulthood. The book blends personal experiences with clinical expertise, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the condition. Daniels shares her struggles, coping mechanisms, and the therapeutic interventions that helped her manage her anxiety. It's a relatable and informative read for those affected by social anxiety and their loved ones. The book also explores the distinction between introversion and social anxiety, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and the possibility of growth.
Social anxiety is an interesting topic. Natasha Daniels is a social anxiety therapist and mom who joined us recently to discuss OCD and kids; today, we are exploring another form of anxiety as Natasha helps us understand social anxiety. She wrote a memoir, Out of My Shell, detailing her personal experience.
Show Highlights:
Natasha’s background, personal experience, and book about social anxiety
The neuro-divergent affirming movement
The difference between social anxiety and introversion
Do we ALL have some degree of social anxiety?
Thoughts on “bed rot,” social anxiety, and what’s “normal”
Social anxiety as a defense mechanism
The isolation that comes with social anxiety
OCD, social anxiety, and autism—a common connection?
“A paralyzing fear of others’ perceptions and a preoccupation with managing those perceptions”
The difference between a defense mechanism and a personality trait
An overview of Natasha’s experience with social anxiety and why she wrote her book
Social anxiety is NOT a self-esteem issue.
Outsmarting the negative critic in your head
Dr. Kristin Neff’s concept of “fierce self-compassion,” which is “a feistiness of advocacy”
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