the psychology of people who are too aware: 10 signs you're too alert, anxious, and afraid

Children who grow up walking on eggshells can become too aware of everything and everyone. They learn to be threat predictors, forever making meaning of every micro-expression, facial movement, tone of voice change or posture shift.

And because I have met so many of you who also grew up this way, like I did, I have a really special announcement to share!

I’ve spent years researching and working with clients on chronic hypervigilance, and I’ve also spent almost a decade making content on this topic. And now, I’m so excited to share the news with you first – I’ve written a book!

HYPERVIGILANT is finally here and you can preorder your copy now at the link in the description.I wrote this book for you, and for us. The HVPs who are constantly walking on eggshells and livingnwith the fear that they’ve displeased everyone around them. This is the book I wish I had when I was learning about my own highly vigilant tendencies; trying desperately to understand why I was always on high alert and like I was in trouble, where these feelings even came from, and what could do about it. I felt so alone in my experience, but I also knew there had to be other people who Felt similarly confused, overwhelmed, and anxious as a result of growing up with unpredictable caregivers.

I wrote this book so we can understand ourselves and begin to heal, together.

Throughout my years as a clinical psychologist, researching the effects of childhood emotional
abuse and neglect, I’ve discovered that constant, chronic hypervigilance is quite common. But I’ve also learned that, given the right tools, we can break free of the anxious patterns that hold us back.

HYPERVIGILANT helps you do that by teaching you how to examine and challenge your brain’s old threat-based narratives, soothe your overly activated nervous system, and create a new life defined by safety and wellbeing.

The book is officially out on January 12, but you can preorder a copy now. You also have the option to preorder a copy that will be signed by me! In case you didn’t know, preordering is an extremely important and helpful thing you can do to support! Preorder numbers determine how many copies of the book are printed, if/where it’s carried in stores, and what publications cover the book close to its launch date. It is one of the best ways you can help authors, and I’d be eternally grateful if you preordered a copy at the links in the description.

Thank you for all your support in me and my work over the last several years. I can’t wait to share HYPERVIGILANT with you!

HERE'S THE LINK TO PRE-ORDER A SIGNED COPY AT A SPECIAL PRICE!

https://promo.porchlightbooks.com/pages/promotions/hypervigilantps


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