Periagoge
Scenario

How environmental activism triggers existential overwhelm

I want to join climate protests but I'm terrified that seeing thousands of other people who are also scared will make the reality too real to bear.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Collective action can paradoxically increase anxiety by confirming that one's fears are shared by others, making denial no longer psychologically viable.

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

“Where Are You with Environmental grief?”

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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