🧠Your nervous system plays a crucial role in how you feel and think.
🔒Emotions can get trapped in the body and nervous system, affecting overall well-being.
🔛Calm your nervous system to think clearly and process emotions effectively.
🤝Better understanding of your nervous system can lead to improved relationships and emotional health.
💡Train your nervous system to be calmer and make better choices.
Can changing how I think really change how I feel?
—Changing how you think can partially influence your emotions, but there's a deeper aspect controlled by your nervous system.
What is the fight-flight-freeze response?
—The fight-flight-freeze response is an automatic reaction in the nervous system to respond to threats.
How can I train my nervous system to be calmer?
—You can train your nervous system to be calmer through various body-based exercises, deep breathing, and stress-reducing techniques.
Can unresolved trauma or chronic stress affect my nervous system?
—Yes, unresolved trauma or chronic stress can leave your nervous system stuck in a heightened state of stress, negatively impacting your emotional well-being.
Can physical treatments like massage or acupuncture help with anxiety and trauma?
—Physical treatments like massage or acupuncture can help rebalance the nervous system, promoting relaxation and healing.
00:00Psychology has traditionally focused on changing thoughts to influence emotions, but the nervous system plays a deeper role.
01:01There are two states of the nervous system: the fight-flight-freeze response and the calming response.
03:08The sympathetic nervous system activates during threats, while the parasympathetic response helps the body return to a calm state.
06:14The body's natural response to release stress chemicals and trauma is through physical shaking or emotional expression.
09:23Physical treatments like yoga, acupressure, and exercise can rebalance the nervous system and improve mental health.
10:52Unresolved trauma or chronic stress can keep the nervous system stuck in a heightened state, leading to constant anxiety.
11:31Training the nervous system to go through cycles of activation and relaxation improves overall well-being.
13:04Shaking exercises and body-based techniques can trigger the parasympathetic response, promoting a sense of safety and calm.
