Lately I’ve been sitting with how often our nervous system responds to what used to be true, not what’s happening right now. A tone of voice, a look, a delay in a text... and suddenly the body floods with danger. Not because of the moment, but because of a meaning that was wired in long ago. What’s been helping me lately is not trying to logic my way out of it, but just pausing and asking: ➡️ “What feels threatened right now?” ➡️ “What need wants to be met?” And then regulating as if that version of me still needs it, because sometimes they do. Curious if anyone else here has been practicing with this lately, or found ways to bring compassion into those automatic reactions. Would love to hear what’s working for you.

Hi, All. I’m slowly healing from an extremely traumatic experience that I had no idea was happening in my life. It came as a complete shock and my nervous system went into total overload for about one year. I’m trying to heal, but a lot of times I feel stuck. My mind & body are extremely stressed. Hoping to find something to get me out of this state. I would love any and all suggestions. Thanks! 💜💜💜 So happy to be here in this community.