Stuck in fight-or-flight? 12 science-backed ways to switch your nervous system to rest-and-digest state
Here’s how to help your nervous system feel safe enough to switch off – according to a psychotherapist.
Lily Smith
Articles by Lily Smith
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Does OCD start in childhood? Understanding where obsessions and compulsions come from
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The childhood origins of anxiety and depression: understanding where your patterns began
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5 subtle signs your nervous system is dysregulated – according to a psychotherapist
Waking up exhausted? Butterflies in your tummy? Shoulders up to your ears? Your nervous system might be trying to tell you something.
