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Scenario

When Paranoid Hypervigilance Prevents Sleep and Rest

I haven't slept in three days because I'm convinced something terrible will happen if I'm not vigilant and I know this sounds crazy but I can't stop.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The perceived necessity of constant alertness for safety creates a self-defeating cycle where sleep deprivation worsens the very symptoms driving the vigilance.

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

“Where Are You with Schizophrenia and psychosis?”

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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