So lately I’ve been having fear of falling asleep like I could die when asleep. Also, I’m having a jerking awake sensation while nodding off, sometimes up to 30 or more times a night. Would this be sympathetic activation? Any tips to calm myself down to get some sleep?
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I saw a short video on Irene’s Instagram where the vagus nerve was mentioned, and Irene said something about the vagus nerve being very popular to work with today. But her expression hinted about this not being enough. I’m very interested in knowing about her reaction to vagus nerve techniques.
So what to do about that? [loneliness, isolation]
What are ways to help myself come out of freeze, please? My body has a very strong tendency to freeze without trying to fight or flight first. I’m taking medication for 14 months and psychotherapy for 21 months, and still this pattern is in full swing. I dedicated the whole 13 months being on sick leave to work on my complex trauma. How much longer could this take? Of course, I know it’s individual, but what are rough numbers from your experience
Will improved nervous system regulation help alleviate social anxiety and naturally make it easier to socially engage with people?
From the nervous system perspective, when do you know you are above your capacity? In other words, what are the signs that you’re overwhelmed?
Functional freeze and disconnection from the body makes so much sense. Chronic pain and illness result in a hyper focus on the body and symptoms. How do these two apparently conflicting states happen together?