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When expansive practices trigger claustrophobic responses in trauma survivors

I used to find peace looking at stars but ever since my panic attacks started the vastness just makes me feel more untethered and afraid of losing control.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Damaged nervous systems can perceive infinity as threat rather than sanctuary.

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“Where Are You with Night sky and astronomy as spiritual practice?”

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