peace

    When we go through something overwhelming, unwanted and out of our control — whether emotional, physical, or psychological — the nervous system immediately shifts into survival mode. This is automatic. It is your body protecting you. Muscles tighten. Breathing becomes shallow and rapid. Heart rate increases. Digestion slows down. Sleep becomes difficult. The brain may even begin to dissociate or remain hypervigilant long after the traumatic event has passed. And the part that hurts your health long term is that trauma decreases your neuroplasticity.  The brain is literally changed from trauma, and the way it works is more […]