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Scenario

How to stay present when emotions feel too overwhelming

Every time I try to be present with difficult emotions they get so intense I have to distract myself with my phone or food.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The person lacks skills for titrating emotional intensity and defaults to familiar avoidance patterns when activation peaks.

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 Mindfulness as psychological intervention?”

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.