An overstimulated nervous system is not the result of random events or just “a bit too much stress.”More often, it is rooted in experiences that have shaped the psyche over years — sometimes even decades — quietly, and often without conscious awareness. Over time, these experiences can manifest as psychosomatic and physical symptoms.The body learns…
Part 2 from the series: Trauma in the body The Body Remembers Many people believe trauma lives only in the mind — a painful memory, an image that won’t fade.But in truth, trauma is a physical event.It happens in the nervous system, in the breath, in the muscles, in the heart. When something overwhelms us…