Your Nervous System
How do I know if I have a dysregulated nervous system?
You may have a dysregulated nervous system if you experience:
Difficulty changing bothersome behaviors
Roadblocks, fears, and sense of being stuck
Fatigue and foggy headedness
Digestive and immune challenges
Emotional distress (either feeling things are too "big" and overwhelming or feeling numbed out and shut down)
Weight difficulties and food related issues
You'll know you are healing when you begin to experience the benefits of a regulated nervous system:
Stress relief
The ability to relax
Better sleep
Improved digestion and reduced inflammation
Elevated energy
Sense of calm and grounding
Ability to think clearly and follow-through on tasks
Mastery over emotions
YOUR BODY in "SURVIVAL MODE"
What is really going on in the body when we go into Fight-Flight-Freeze? Both outwardly noticeable effects, and those hidden and happening within our bodies can be damaging to our health. This graphic breaks down the effects of stress on the body...