Periagoge
Scenario

When fear of anesthesia overshadows surgical anxiety

I'm dreading the anesthesia more than the actual surgery because the idea of complete unconsciousness terrifies me in a way I cannot explain.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The prospect of ego dissolution, even temporary and controlled, activates existential terror about the nature of consciousness.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Surgery — preparation and recovery?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.