Periagoge
Scenario

When witnessing anxiety makes physical symptoms worse

When I try to witness my anxiety instead of fixing it the sensations get so intense I think I am having a heart attack.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The nervous system interprets non-reactive observation as abandonment, escalating distress signals.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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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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