When Joy Feels DangerousWhy good moments can make you anxious for what's next.
From the show
Rewiring Attachment PatternsThat feeling of pure joy, immediately followed by a wave of anxiety about what could go wrong, has a name: foreboding joy. It's a defense mechanism where we mentally prepare for tragedy to avoid the pain of disappointment. This pattern keeps us from fully embracing happiness, believing it's safer not to get our hopes up. Learn a simple gratitude practice to counteract this fear and allow yourself to truly savor the good moments.
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