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Scenario

When spiritual practices trigger ego dissolution fears

I have been doing breathwork for months to deal with anxiety but yesterday I had a session where I felt like I was dissolving and it terrified me more than the anxiety ever did.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Practices that alter consciousness can activate deep fears of annihilation that feel more threatening than the original symptoms.

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 Existential psychology — meaning death freedom?”

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.