Do you sometimes forget to eat or drink water because you didn’t feel hungry or thirsty? Have you ever suddenly realized you’re not breathing and need to breathe? Have you ever accidentally caused yourself to overheat because you didn’t realize you were too hot? You may have interoception difficulties. In this article, we are going […]
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