Exposure Therapy Experience #2

 

Sometimes Growth Doesn't Feel Like Growth

If you watched Episode 2, you probably noticed I gave myself a D.

Not exactly the inspiring ending people expect LOL.

But that's kind of the point of this series. I'm not just documenting my wins.

I'm documenting what happens when I intentionally put my nervous system into situations that feel uncomfortable and then pay attention to what it does.

This week's challenge was a fashion show.

Now, if you know me, fashion shows aren't really my thing. I don't dislike them, they just don't spark my interest. But someone in my family was participating, and I wanted to support her.

So I went.

Within about five to ten minutes, my nervous system wanted to leave. I mean granted, I wasn't thrilled about going anyway but I psyched myself up for it.Ā 

NothingĀ bad happened. No one was rude. No one made me feel unwelcome.

There wasn't some dramatic moment. I just... wanted out.

Now, years ago, I probably would've listened to that feeling without ques...

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