I think it is safe for me to say that it doesn’t require a medical Doctorate to comprehend the significance of the nervous system within the body. We might not necessarily understand all of its intricacies and the extent of their importance, but we can agree that the nervous system is an important one, and, furthermore, one that should be in the healthiest state possible.
A lot of people struggle with dysregulated nervous systems, myself included, and while it is beneficial to be aware of this, many of us aren’t exactly sure as to how to go about resetting our nervous system, or fixing it entirely, for that matter.
Check out the following information from www.bswhealth.com regarding nervous systems and what often causes them to be disrupted.
“First, it’s important to understand what a dysregulated nervous system means. Your nervous system is your body’s communication network. It sends messages between your brain and body to help you respond to the world around you.
“When you’re calm and safe, your parasympathetic nervous system (often called ‘rest and digest’) is in charge. When you sense danger, your sympathetic nervous system kicks in, launching your fight-or-flight response.
“A dysregulated nervous system happens when those two systems get out of sync. Instead of returning to calm after a stressful event, your body stays stuck in high alert or swings between feeling anxious and completely shut down.
“Many things can trigger a dysregulated nervous system, including:
- Chronic stress or burnout
- Past trauma
- Sleep deprivation
- Illness, injury or chronic pain
- Unresolved emotional distress
- Overuse of caffeine or stimulants
“When your body constantly feels unsafe, your brain keeps sending stress signals even when you’re not in danger. Over time, that can leave you feeling tense, drained and disconnected.
“Here are common signs your nervous system may be out of balance.
“Physical signs
- Racing heart or palpitations
- Tightness in your chest or stomach
- Trouble sleeping or staying asleep
- Chronic fatigue or brain fog
- Digestive issues
- Headaches or muscle tension
“Emotional signs
- Feeling easily overwhelmed or irritable
- Anxiety or panic attacks
- Numbness or emotional detachment
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Mood swings or low motivation
“Behavioral signs
- Dependence on caffeine or alcohol to ‘take the edge off’
- Difficulty relaxing, even during downtime
- Constantly needing to stay busy
- Avoiding social interaction
- Emotional eating or loss of appetite,” the web page states.
Check back tomorrow to learn how to reset your nervous system.
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