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Scenario

When Mindful Attention Makes Anxiety Worse

I know my anxiety lives in my stomach but when I try to breathe into it the feeling gets bigger and scarier.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Direct attention to somatic anxiety without proper support can intensify rather than resolve the sensation.

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 Mental health and physical health intersection?”

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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