What is a Dysregulated Nervous System
Your nervous system is essentially your brain to body connection. Think of it as the main communication highway between your brain and your body. You may have heard the terms fight, flight and freeze-those are different states of a dysregulated nervous system. When you experience long term stress or trauma, it is very common for your nervous system to get dysregulated.
How to Know If You Have a Dysregulated Nervous System
A dysregulated nervous system can show up in subtle, everyday ways that leave you feeling exhausted and stuck.
10 Signs You Have a Dysregulated Nervous System
Here’s are signs to watch for—and what they might mean for your well-being.
1️⃣ Bright Lights and Loud Noises Feel Overwhelming
When your nervous system is on edge, even small sensory inputs can feel unbearable. That flickering light or the volume of someone’s voice might feel like too much because your body is in fight-or-flight mode.
2️⃣ Panic from Minor Stressors
Spilled coffee? Missed a text? Suddenly, your heart races, and your mind spirals. With a dysregulated nervous system, even the smallest stress can feel like an emergency.
3️⃣ Constantly Asking Your Partner, "Are You Mad at Me?
Hypervigilance in relationships is a common symptom. Your brain may be misinterpreting neutral cues as threats, leaving you anxious and on edge.
4️⃣ Unexplained Heart Palpitations
That random fluttering or racing sensation in your chest? It’s not all in your head—it’s your body responding as if danger is near, even when you’re safe.
5️⃣ Random Eye Twitching
An innocent-seeming eye twitch can actually be a subtle signal from your nervous system that it’s overstimulated and needs rest.
6️⃣ Your Bra Always Feels Too Tight
Heightened sensitivity to physical sensations, like clothing or jewelry, is another sign of a body stuck in tension mode.
7️⃣ Reliving Every Mistake You’ve Ever Made
Overthinking and ruminating are classic signs of dysregulation. Your brain is caught in a loop, unable to process or move past intrusive thoughts.
8️⃣ Exhausted No Matter How Much Sleep You Get
Even after a full night’s rest, you wake up drained. This happens when your body isn’t fully able to relax and repair due to constant nervous system activation.
9️⃣ Collecting Cups on Your Bedside Table
The growing pile of mugs and glasses? It’s a visible sign of mental and emotional overwhelm, where simple tasks feel like too much effort.
🔟 You Can’t Sit Still in a Chair
That restless feeling, the constant shifting, or even bouncing your leg? It’s your body’s way of expressing unresolved tension and stress.
Recognizing these signs is the first step toward healing. You don't need to continue feeling this way...
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