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Stress & The Nervous System: What Are The Symptoms Of Dorsal Vagal Shutdown
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The symptoms of Dorsal Vagal Shutdown can feel overwhelming, excruciating, and pretty lonely at times — which is why it’s so important to recognize exactly when your body is actually in Dorsal Vagal Shutdown. Because once you recognize the specific symptoms, it becomes much easier to find the right method of treatment and healing. So you can get back to the life you were meant to be living. The Dorsal Vagal State Of The Nervous System The “Dorsal Vagal State” is the third and final state that your nervous system can find itself in. And this is the point when...
Stored Trauma In The Body: What Your Physical Pain Says About You
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So you've heard of trauma being stored in the body and now you're wondering how to actually release that trauma from your body... First of all, we're happy for you!!! Because releasing the trauma stored in your body can be life-changing. From healing your chronic pain to finally overcoming the anxiety and depression you've been dealing with for far too long, the trauma in your body is consistently stopping you from feeling your absolute best. Releasing the stored trauma in your body can relieve: Chronic inflammation Hormonal imbalances Sciatica Back pain Jaw clenching Hip popping Sleep issues Gut issues Headaches...
How Long Does It Take To Release Trauma From Your Body
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When you experience trauma — whether that's physical trauma or emotional trauma — your body has an immediate reaction to store that trauma somewhere. And the longer it takes for you to "deal" with said trauma (or heal from it...), the longer your body will react to that stored trauma with both physical and psychological symptoms. So it's necessary to release trauma from your body . How To Release Trauma From Your Body The best way to release trauma from your body is by starting a somatic healing program or by doing somatic exercises. Somatic exercises are gentle movements that...
5 Tips To Relieve Stress Quickly By Using Your 5 Senses
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We all experience stress to some degree. It's a physical and emotional reaction to the day-to-day challenges we all face. But that doesn't mean that stress isn't a huge inconvenience in every aspect of our lives... And it also doesn't mean that we don't want to find ways to relieve stress quickly! Is it normal to be stressed? First, it's important to remember that some degree of daily stress is absolutely normal! For example, there's no need to worry about the stress that results from an argument with your partner. Or the stress that comes from an overwhelming day at...
How To Deal With High-Functioning Anxiety In 2023
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You’ve probably heard of high-functioning anxiety by now when it comes to conversations regarding mental health. But what actually is high-functioning anxiety — and how does it differ from just regular ol’ anxiety!? Unfortunately, research is pretty limited when it comes to high-functioning anxiety. The term itself isn’t recognized as an official mental health diagnosis, making it difficult to be both understood and treated. However, the “diagnosis” of the unrecognized ailment of high-functioning anxiety can typically be identified by the signs and symptoms in which people are experiencing. And also how those signs and symptoms differ from the actual diagnosable...