@Sarah Mount Oh wow, thank you for sharing this so honestly. And I LOVE that you caught the “time travel” piece because that is such a powerful awareness shift. 🙌 Also, what you described makes complete sense. When your nervous system learns “this is unpredictable,” it goes straight into protection mode. So the moment you feel the first sensation, your brain tries to solve it by scanning, calculating, counting steps, planning exits, and bracing for danger. Not because you’re doing anything wrong. Because your system is trying to keep you safe. And you nailed the trap: Your attention leaves the present, your body stays here feeling anxious, and the loop tightens. The fact that you can recognize it while it’s happening is HUGE. That means you are not stuck. You are building awareness in real time, which is the doorway out. Here’s what I want you to try in the moment, super simple: 1. Name it: “Time travel.” 2. Come back to ONE sensation on purpose: feet on the floor, hand on your leg, or your breath in your nose. 3. Use your anchor for 2 to 5 seconds. Not to force calm, but to signal safety. Even if it doesn’t fully stop it at first, you are interrupting the pattern. That is the win. I’m really proud of you for working on your anchor. And thank you again for sharing this. I know this will help other women feel less alone too. 💛