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Scenario

When Overwhelm Feels Safer Than Peace

I feel safest when I am slightly overwhelmed because calm feels like the moment before something terrible happens.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Hypervigilance has become the preferred state because it maintains the illusion of control over unpredictable threat.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Stress — the psychology and biology?”

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.