Periagoge
Scenario

Why emotional pain feels harder to be present with than physical pain

I can stay present with physical pain but emotional pain makes me want to run away from my life entirely.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Emotional pain threatens identity structures in ways that physical pain does not.

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 Buddhist psychology in depth — Abhidharma?”

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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