Periagoge
Scenario

When mental health needs conflict with social expectations

My anxiety makes crowded places overwhelming but my friends think I'm being antisocial when I leave early and I'm tired of explaining myself.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Managing psychological well-being often requires choices that others interpret as rejection rather than self-care.

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

“Where Are You with Survivor identity?”

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.