Periagoge
Scenario

Why emotional numbness makes us nostalgic for pain

My anxiety medication makes me feel flat and I miss finding things funny even though I was miserable when everything felt too much.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're caught between relief and loss, questioning whether feeling less is worth feeling different.

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 Japanese aesthetic play — mono no aware in comedy?”

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.