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What Is a Dys-regulated Nervous System—And How Do You Calm It?

by: Laura West

“Why Can’t I Just Calm Down?” If you’ve ever found yourself shaking, shutting down, overreacting, or spiraling with anxiety—and felt powerless to stop it—you’re not broken. You’re likely experiencing a dysregulated nervous system. For many adult survivors of childhood trauma, this is one of the most misunderstood and overlooked root causes of emotional overwhelm, chronic stress, and reactive behaviors. It’s not a personality flaw. It’s biology. In this post, we’ll break down what a dys-regulated nervous system really is, how it’s linked to trauma (especially from abuse and neglect), and—most importantly—how to begin calming and re-balancing it so you can feel safe in your body again.

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