Pattern Library

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Doomscrolling & Digital Overconsumption

Doomscrolling isn’t a lack of discipline or a technology problem—it’s a learned response to uncertainty. When the nervous system stays on alert, the mind…

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Limiting belief

“Bad Things Are Going To Happen”

This Belief Doesn’t Just Worry You — It Haunts You. The belief “Bad Things Are Going To Happen”…

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Anxiety

Anxiety doesn’t just live in your thoughts. For many people, it operates as an automatic safety response—constantly scanning for risk, anticipating problems, and preparing…

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Limiting belief

“I Am Falling Behind”

You’ve probably heard “everyone has their own pace.” But when this belief is active, it doesn’t feel like…

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Concern

Comfort Spending & Financial Avoidance

Comfort spending and financial avoidance are patterns where money becomes a way to manage emotional pressure rather than a neutral tool. For some, spending…

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Limiting belief

“I Am Not in Control”

This belief doesn’t just create stress — it creates collapse. You don’t just feel like things are out…

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Depression

Depression doesn’t always feel like sadness.For many people, it shows up as emotional heaviness, low energy, or a gradual pulling back from life when…

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Limiting belief

“I Am a Burden”

This Belief Doesn’t Just Weigh You Down — It Shrinks You. The belief “I Am A Burden” doesn’t…

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Concern

Hypervigilance / Threat Sensitivity

Hypervigilance / Threat Sensitivity is a chronic nervous-system pattern organized around safety. The body remains on alert long after danger has passed, continuously scanning…

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Limiting belief

“I Am At Risk”

This belief doesn’t whisper—it alarms. When "I Am At Risk" runs your system, the world feels like it's…

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Panic Attacks

If you’ve experienced a panic attack, you already know how real it feels. Your body may surge with fear, your heart may race, your…

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Limiting belief

“I Am In Danger”

This Belief Doesn’t Just Alarm You — It Hijacks You. “I Am In Danger” isn’t just about panic…

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Trauma

You’re not broken — your system adapted to survive. Trauma isn’t just about what happened. It’s about how your mind and body learned to…

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Limiting belief

“I Am Powerless”

When the belief “I Am Powerless” takes root, action doesn’t feel difficult — it feels pointless. You want…

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Concern

Emotional Eating & Binge Patterns

For many people, food becomes a fast and reliable way to downshift emotional overload, quiet self-criticism, or create a momentary sense of comfort when…

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Limiting belief

“I Am Unworthy”

The belief “I Am Unworthy” isn’t about what you’ve done. It’s about who you think you are —…

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Concern

People-Pleasing & Boundary Diffusion

People-pleasing and boundary diffusion often develop as ways to preserve connection and avoid relational loss. When approval, harmony, or others’ needs feel more important…

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Limiting belief

“I Am Flawed”

This Belief Doesn’t Just Hurt — It Hides. “I Am Flawed” doesn’t scream. It crouches. It scans. It…

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Shame & Self-Criticism

Shame and self-criticism often show up as a harsh inner voice—one that minimizes success, fixates on mistakes, or keeps moving the goalposts. Even when…

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Limiting belief

“I Am Incapable”

This belief doesn’t sound loud — it settles in like fog. When “I Am Incapable” is running the…

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Concern

Low Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem isn’t just “negative thinking.” It’s a pattern that shapes how you interpret feedback, relationships, mistakes, and even successes. When this pattern is…

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Limiting belief

“I Am Not Good Enough”

You’ve probably heard the phrase “fail forward” or “mistakes are how we learn.” But when this belief is…

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Concern

Emotional Numbing / Shutdown

Emotional numbing isn’t the absence of feeling because something is “wrong” — it’s what happens when the system decides that feeling too much is…

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Limiting belief

“I Don’t Matter”

This belief doesn’t scream. It erodes. When “I Don’t Matter” runs in your system, your presence starts to…

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Concern

ADHD

ADHD isn’t just about distraction or restlessness. It’s about how attention, motivation, emotion, and follow-through are regulated — especially under pressure. Many people with…

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Limiting belief

“I Am A Failure”

You don’t just fear failure — you expect it. This belief doesn’t whisper; it narrates everything. It tells…

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Concern

Compulsive Sexual Behavior & Pornography Use

Compulsive sexual behaviour isn’t just about desire or willpower.For many people, it functions as a nervous-system strategy—one that temporarily relieves tension, emptiness, anxiety, or…

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Limiting belief

“I Am Shameful”

You’ve probably heard “everyone makes mistakes.” But when this belief is active, it feels like you are the…

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PTSD

Post-traumatic stress isn’t a sign that something is wrong with you — it’s a sign that your nervous system adapted to protect you. When…

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Limiting belief

“I Am Defective”

You’ve probably heard “everyone has their flaws.” But when this belief is active, your flaws don’t feel minor—they…

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Concern

Control & Certainty Seeking

Control & Certainty Seeking develops when uncertainty feels unsafe. To regain a sense of control, the mind relies on structure—planning, perfectionism, checking, rehearsing, or…

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Limiting belief

“I Am Falling Behind”

You’ve probably heard “everyone has their own pace.” But when this belief is active, it doesn’t feel like…

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Concern

OCD

OCD isn’t about being overly tidy, rigid, or particular. It’s about how the brain responds to uncertainty, threat, and responsibility — and how attempts…

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Limiting belief

“I Am Responsible”

This belief isn’t about kindness. It’s about survival. When “I Am Responsible” takes root, caring becomes compulsive. You…

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Disconnection & Belonging Uncertainty

Disconnection & Belonging Uncertainty isn’t about wanting distance — it’s about protecting against the risk of rejection, exclusion, or emotional exposure. When closeness feels…

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Limiting belief

“I Am Unwanted”

This belief turns every task into a test. When “I Am Unwanted” is running the system, you stop…

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Concern

Bipolar Patterns & Mood Instability

Bipolar patterns aren’t just about feeling “up” or “down.” For many people, they involve cycles of increased energy, urgency, or confidence that later give…

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Limiting belief

“I Am Unbalanced”

You’ve probably heard “everyone has their ups and downs.” But when this belief is active, it doesn’t feel…

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