Periagoge
Scenario

When mindful breathing exercises backfire and increase anxiety

My therapist told me to notice my breath when I'm anxious but every time I pay attention to it I feel more panicked, not less.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The instruction to observe what feels out of control can amplify rather than soothe our sense of internal chaos.

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 Respiratory health and breathing?”

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.

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