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Scenario

Why mental preparation doesn't prevent social freezing

I rehearse conversations in my head for hours before having them but still freeze and cannot speak when the moment comes.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cognitive rehearsal cannot override nervous system activation patterns that emerge in real-time social threat assessment.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Polyvagal theory in practice?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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