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fromTiny Buddha
1 day 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.
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks 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
1 month 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.
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago

Psychological Treatment Linked to Physical Brain Changes That Ease Chronic Pain

Chronic pain reshapes life, impacting work, sleep, and emotions, driven by the nervous system's alarm rather than injury.
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fromYoga Journal
1 month 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.
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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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.
fromBustle
2 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.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Is Coaching? Winning the Physiological Game

Effective coaching focuses on the relationship and biology of the moment rather than just strategy or teaching.
fromPsychology Today
2 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.
#trauma
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 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.
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Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 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.
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fromMail Online
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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.
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