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Scenario

Why positive events can trigger anxiety

My anxiety gets triggered by success and praise like my nervous system cannot handle good things happening.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Achievement and recognition can feel threatening to a system conditioned to expect criticism, abandonment, or increased pressure.

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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 Anxiety — lived experience and treatment?”

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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