My anxiety spikes when I try to meditate alone but calms down in group settings, and I wonder if I am using other people's presence to avoid facing myself.
More people experience this than they realize.
Dependence on external regulation is preventing the development of internal capacity for self-soothing and presence.
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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.