Altered microstate C and D dynamics in high social anxiety: a resting-state EEG study

These findings reveal distinct neural dynamics in social anxiety, characterized by heightened self-referential processing (microstate C) and impaired executive functioning (microstate D). The altered transition patterns suggest a predisposition for excessive self-focus and reduced coordination with executive control networks in high social anxiety individuals. These results provide new insights into the neural mechanisms of social anxiety and offer potential directions for clinical interventions and early detection.