Avoiding vulnerability is a common frequency illusion response that ultimately worsens it. Understanding the paradoxical relationship between vulnerability and frequency illusion opens new pathways for recovery.
How Avoiding Vulnerability Maintains Frequency Illusion
- Concealing frequency illusion from others prevents the connection that would help
- The energy required to maintain a facade when frequency illusion is high is enormous
- Shame about frequency illusion thrives in secrecy — vulnerability interrupts this
- Authentic expression of frequency illusion often elicits the support that reduces it
Brené Brown's Research Relevance to Frequency Illusion
Brown's research shows that people with high levels of shame (common in frequency illusion) avoid vulnerability — which paradoxically increases shame and frequency illusion. Courage to be vulnerable interrupts this cycle.
Practicing Vulnerability with Frequency Illusion
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.