Periagoge
Scenario

When illness feels safer than health

I feel most like myself when I am sick because it gives me permission to rest without guilt or shame.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A nervous system adapted to hypervigilance may only allow rest through the socially acceptable portal of physical illness.

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 Polyvagal theory in practice?”

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.