Therapist asks anxiety-ridden teen to imagine worst-case scenario before returning to social life
A former student with social anxiety describes how a therapist helped her overcome fear by asking two specific questions before she returned to the world.
Early struggles with social confidence
The writer attended school in the early 2010s and often avoided new social situations. She hid behind her twin sister because her own lack of confidence grew worse as they aged.
Therapy sessions address deep fears
Her mother found a therapist who helped the student understand difficult emotions. When the treatment ended, the patient felt ready to practice new skills outside the clinic.
Two questions change perspective
The therapist asked what the worst thing that could happen would be if she went out. The writer admitted she might feel embarrassed or make an idiot of herself during these interactions.
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