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Scenario

Why We Return to Things That Hurt Us When We Feel Empty

I deleted all my social media apps last month but I keep reinstalling them when I feel lonely even though they make me feel worse about myself.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're caught in a cycle where temporary relief from isolation comes at the cost of longer-term emotional well-being.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

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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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