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Scenario

How to calm an overreactive nervous system

My nervous system feels like a smoke detector that goes off when someone burns toast and I cannot turn down the sensitivity.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A nervous system calibrated for historical danger may interpret benign present stimuli as threats requiring full activation.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Polyvagal theory in practice?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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