My therapist says I need to feel my feelings but when I try to sit with sadness it feels like I'm drowning and I immediately need to do something else.
More people experience this than they realize.
The fear of being overwhelmed by emotion creates a pattern of avoidance that paradoxically increases emotional intensity.
“Where Are You with ACT — acceptance and commitment?”
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.