Avoiding vulnerability is a common coronavirus disease 2019 response that ultimately worsens it. Understanding the paradoxical relationship between vulnerability and coronavirus disease 2019 opens new pathways for recovery.
How Avoiding Vulnerability Maintains Coronavirus Disease 2019
- Concealing coronavirus disease 2019 from others prevents the connection that would help
- The energy required to maintain a facade when coronavirus disease 2019 is high is enormous
- Shame about coronavirus disease 2019 thrives in secrecy — vulnerability interrupts this
- Authentic expression of coronavirus disease 2019 often elicits the support that reduces it
Brené Brown's Research Relevance to Coronavirus Disease 2019
Brown's research shows that people with high levels of shame (common in coronavirus disease 2019) avoid vulnerability — which paradoxically increases shame and coronavirus disease 2019. Courage to be vulnerable interrupts this cycle.
Practicing Vulnerability with Coronavirus Disease 2019
Start small: share one authentic feeling with one trusted person. The feared negative response usually doesn't materialize — and when it doesn't, confidence in vulnerability builds.