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Scenario

Why surrendering control increases anxiety instead of reducing it

I have been trying to accept that I cannot control anything but my anxiety gets worse when I try to surrender control.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The instruction to release control can paradoxically increase anxiety when attempted without addressing the underlying need for safety.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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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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