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Scenario

Why happiness feels dangerous

Every time I start to feel genuinely happy something bad happens and I am starting to believe that I am not allowed to feel good.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Past trauma has created an unconscious belief that joy is unsafe, leading to self-sabotage of positive states.

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

“Where Are You with Positive psychology — strengths flow flourishing?”

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.