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Scenario

When body memory overrides rational water safety

I cry every time I'm in water deeper than my waist because my body remembers almost drowning as a kid even though my mind says I'm safe

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Trauma lives in the nervous system's relationship to elements that once threatened survival, creating involuntary responses that logic cannot override.

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

“Where Are You with Water — drinking swimming immersion as practice?”

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.