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Have you always thought of yourself as “a shy person”?

Do you prefer quiet spaces? Social events exhaust you? And do you need a lot of alone time to recharge?

What if… that’s not just introversion?

What if something deeper — something fear-driven — is hiding behind your so-called introvert personality?

Today, we’ll uncover five signs that you might not just be introverted…

But you’re actually dealing with social anxiety.

We will clarify common misconceptions about these two and you will also learn, where your social anxiety actually has its roots.

► Links and Resources:

Trauma and Social Anxiety Article: https://psychcentral.com/ptsd/childhood-trauma-social-anxiety

Physical Symptoms Episode:

https://youtu.be/lwhrWvjcOq0?si=ub35EEp2hZDyTDbK

Inner Tension Episode:

https://youtu.be/J5Ys0iYRitg?si=TeSWbbBGtA3vEspW

Hypervigilance Episode:

https://youtu.be/Mhoa6_53StI?si=732jl86Z8oVoDq65

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► Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:52 Why We Mix Up Introversion & Anxiety

02:19 Introversion

03:28 Social Anxiety

04:30 5 Signs You’re Not Just “Shy”

04:84 Sign 1: You Feel Physically Tense In Social Settings

06:11 Sign 2: You Cancel Plans Out Of Panic, Not Peace

07:52 Sign 3: You Crave Connection But Fear Being Seen

09:34 Sign 4: You're Hyper-Aware Of How You're Being Perceived

11:16 Sign 5: You Shape-Shift To Avoid Judgement

12:55 Misconception 1: Introverts Are Antisocial

13:09 Misconception 2: Social Anxiety Is A Weakness

13:38 Misconception 3: You Just Need To "Get Out Of Your Shell"

17:14 Final Thoughts

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► Hi, my name is Robert! I create videos about childhood trauma & attachment theory.

My content aims to help you transform trauma-driven reactions that block you, so you can embrace a life full of happiness, safe & loving relationships, and self-confidence. :)

► Disclaimer: None of the contents are therapeutic or medical recommendations. The contents are not to be understood as therapeutic-medical instructions and are neither intended as professional health advice nor as education.

I am not a health professional myself. My content is based on research and my personal experiences working with various therapists as a client for three years.