Why Your Nervous System Keeps You Stuck

I Thought I Was Just Anxious Until I Discovered My Body's False Alarm System

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." - Carl Rogers

Your nervous system might be sabotaging your peace without you even realizing it. While you're desperately trying breathing exercises and meditation apps, wondering why you still feel anxious and overwhelmed, the real culprit is hiding in plain sight. Your body has become convinced that everyday life is dangerous, and it's keeping you trapped in survival mode even when you're completely safe.

I used to think anxiety was just part of my personality. You know that constant underlying tension, the way your heart races when you check your bank account, or how you overthink every text message? I thought that was just how some people are wired. But what I discovered changed everything about how I understood my own mind and body.

Your nervous system is basically your body's security guard, constantly scanning for threats and deciding whether to hit the panic button or let you relax. It has two main settings: fight or flight mode when it senses danger, and rest and digest mode when it feels safe. The problem is, most of us are stuck in security guard mode 24/7, even when we're sitting safely on our couch watching Netflix.

Here's the mind blowing part that nobody talks about…

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