Periagoge
Scenario

When Emergency Preparedness Becomes Compulsive Hoarding

I have so much emergency food stored in my basement that my family thinks I'm paranoid, but every time I try to stop buying more supplies I get this overwhelming panic that we'll all starve when the power grid fails.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The reasonable desire for security has transformed into an anxiety-driven compulsion that isolates you from those you're trying to protect.

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

“Where Are You with Personal Safety & Emergency Preparedness?”

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.