#nervous-system

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fromTiny Buddha
12 hours ago

Why You Can't Relax and How to Let Yourself Rest - Tiny Buddha

A few years ago, I caught myself doing something that made no sense. It was late evening, my kids were asleep, the house finally quiet. I'd been counting down to this moment all day-dreaming of sinking into the couch, wrapping myself in a blanket, maybe even reading a book without distractions. But when I lay down and closed my eyes, something inside me lurched.
Mindfulness
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

Why You Subconsciously Crave Chaos & How To Break The Cycle

I guess we probably all do, right? Especially at this stage in my life - a grown-ass woman with a tween and a teen who have the drama thing on lock in our house - I try to be pretty proactive about protecting my peace. And yet, somehow, chaos seems to find me. Or could it be that I'm subconsciously seeking it out?
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

I Inherited My Grandmother and Mother's Nervous Systems

Trauma experienced by previous generations can be biologically transmitted, shaping descendants' nervous systems and behaviors, and somatic therapy can help rewire those nervous patterns.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Your Burnout Isn't a Badge of Honor-It's a Boundary Cry

Burnout often stems from chronic self-abandonment and faulty boundaries, not just overwork, requiring steady self-advocacy and rewiring of safety beliefs.
Mental health
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Do You Sleep In A "High Stress" Position?

Sleeping in certain protective positions—mummy, stomach with leg up, clutching a pillow, fetal—can indicate chronic stress, high cortisol, or a dysregulated nervous system.
#trauma
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Mindfulness

How to Rewire Trauma Responses-One Rung at a Time

Healing from trauma involves retraining the nervous system to feel safe through techniques like breath regulation and sensory grounding.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Mental health

Trauma and Mental Health Issues Are Not 'Just in Your Head'

Trauma affects the entire body, not just the mind, necessitating a holistic approach to treatment.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

When Our Bodies React Without Our Permission

The threat system activates survival responses like fight or flight and is particularly responsive in individuals with trauma.
The sympathetic nervous system drives these survival responses, often unconsciously.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

August Feeling Overwhelming? It May Be Back-to-School Scaries

Back-to-School Scaries are intensified anticipatory dread where trauma-shaped nervous systems interpret fast transitions and rising demands as danger, eased by rituals and predictable rhythms.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago

Surprising Perks of Chiropractic Care You Didn't Know About

Most people know that chiropractors help with back pain, but their expertise extends far beyond alleviating musculoskeletal aches. Chiropractic care focuses on the connection between your spine and nervous system, which affects your entire body's function. When chiropractors adjust misaligned vertebrae, they can improve nerve communication throughout your body. This enhanced nerve flow can lead to some unexpected health benefits that might surprise you. Read on to learn five perks of chiropractic care you may not have heard of.
Alternative medicine
Mental health
fromTiny Buddha
1 month ago

Why I Learned to Stay Quiet to Be "Good" - Tiny Buddha

Internalized survival strategy of fawning leads to silence, self-suppression, and bodily symptoms, disconnecting a person from true needs.
Women
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Overstimulation & Motherhood Go Hand-In-Hand. Here's How To Ease It.

Mothers often experience chronic overstimulation, stress, and anxiety due to the pressures of invisibly managing home and family.
Arts
fromColossal
2 months ago

Nervous System's Puzzles Celebrate E.A. Seguy's Vivid Butterflies

E.A. Séguy created vibrant butterfly prints using pochoir technique, now transformed into wooden puzzles by Nervous System.
#yoga
fromYoga Journal
3 months ago

5 Moves to Relieve Stress That Will Instantly Calm You Down

The beauty of this particular technique, borrowed from somatic experiencing therapy and sometimes called "Hold Your Brain," is that you don't need a lot of space to do it.
Mindfulness
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

When Every Day Feels Like a Blur

Many parents experience disconnection from themselves and their families, leading to feelings of numbness despite being active in their parenting roles.
Mental health
fromBustle
3 months ago

50 Mistakes You Don't Realize You're Making That Cause You Anxiety Every Day

Lifestyle tweaks can significantly help manage anxiety by aligning with our nervous system's needs.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Quiet Ache of a Life Half-Lived

Emotional numbness may signal deeper struggles rather than mere tiredness.
True safety involves the ability to feel without becoming overwhelmed.
Living in survival mode can dull joy and connection.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

Does Staring Blankly At The Wall Count As Meditation? Experts Approve

Staring at the wall is a protective response by the brain to manage overwhelm and conserve energy.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

The real reason why your fingers wrinkle when you soak in the bath

Fingertip wrinkling when wet results from blood vessel contraction, not water absorption, according to recent scientific research.
Music
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Before Words, There Was Rhythm: Music as a Neural Language

Music is a powerful biological tool that influences our emotions and bodily responses before we engage intellectually.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Do You Feel Like You're About to Lose It at Work?

Emotional reactions in the workplace are neural responses, not just personal failings.
Recognizing your nervous system's states can prevent emotional outbursts.
Applying simple techniques can foster a sense of psychological safety.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

The Brain's Hidden Stories in the Heartbeat Rhythm

Aging is a gradual process caused by the accumulation of damage to cells, but biological systems may also influence the rate at which we age.
Mental health
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