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Why You Struggle to Relax (And What to Do About It)

by: Laura West

If you're a trauma survivor, chances are you've heard it before: “Just relax!”—as if that were something you could switch on like a light. But here’s the truth: for many people healing from childhood abuse or chronic stress, relaxation isn’t just difficult—it can feel dangerous. That isn’t a character flaw. It’s your nervous system doing its job… just a little too well.

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