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