Periagoge
Scenario

When removing toxic coping mechanisms exposes underlying pain

I deleted all my dating apps because they were making me miserable but now I spend my evenings alone with nothing to distract me from how lonely I am.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Dysfunctional activities often serve as anesthesia, and their removal creates temporary intensification of the problems they were masking.

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

“Where Are You with Boredom and empty time?”

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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