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Scenario

When Feeling Emotions Causes Physical Paralysis

My therapist wants me to feel my feelings but when I do my whole body shuts down and I cannot move.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Overwhelming emotional content can trigger protective dissociation from bodily sensation and motor function.

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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