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Scenario

Why meditation makes anxiety worse for some people

My therapist keeps telling me to sit with my feelings but when I try to meditate or be still the panic gets worse and I feel like I am going to die.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Turning attention inward without proper support can amplify the very sensations the mind is trying to escape.

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 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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