Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation: Why You Feel Anxious, Tired, and Overwhelmed (and How to Heal)
Do you frequently find yourself trapped in anxious thoughts, overwhelmed by fatigue, or battling chronic digestive issues without clear explanations? Maybe you're constantly tired yet unable to sleep, wrestling with intrusive thoughts, or feeling tense and restless without knowing why. If so, there's a strong chance you're experiencing dysregulation of your autonomic nervous system.
This complicated-sounding term is actually a straightforward way of describing a nervous system that's become overly sensitive and stuck in "survival mode." It means your brain and body perceive danger—even when there isn't any—leading to a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. The good news? With awareness, understanding, and simple self-regulation techniques, you can retrain your nervous sy...