Heal Your Nervous System: The 5–Stage Plan to Reverse Nervous System DysregulationRelieve anxiety, burnout, feelings of overwhelm, and chronic physical symptoms by healing your dysregulated nervous system with this 5-stage roadmap based on the latest science. Dr. Linnea Passaler has helped thousands globally in her digital health program address a wide range of symptoms associated with nervous system dysregulation—from mental symptoms, including anxiety, burnout, and brain fog, to physical symptoms, such as digestive issues, chronic inflammation, and fatigue. In Heal Your Nervous System, Dr. Passaler presents her 5-stage plan, developed over the last decade, to equip you with the knowledge to understand and regulate your unique nervous system. Despite its advances, conventional medicine has often overlooked the importance of nervous system regulation in our health and quality of life. This is especially true for highly sensitive individuals, who may be more susceptible to a dysregulated nervous system. Instead of merely treating the symptoms, Dr. Passaler shows you how to make a profound shift from reactive treatment to proactive healing. Grounded in recent scientific advances in neurobiology, chronic stress, trauma, and sensitivity, this is not a short-term or one-size-fits-all solution, but a comprehensive strategy to tackle the source of your symptoms, and restore your physical, cognitive, and emotional health. In Heal Your Nervous System, you will discover:
Your nervous system and health are far more adaptable than you think. With Heal Your Nervous System as your guidebook, you can navigate a fresh path, reverse symptoms, and progressively move towards a robust mind and body. |
Contents
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Transitioning from Quick Fix to LongTerm Solution The 4 Pillars of Nervous System Health | 24 |
The Sensitive Nervous System Its Role in Your Path to Healing | 38 |
The Tipping Point How Stress and Fear Lead to a Dysregulated Nervous System | 52 |
The 5Stage Plan to Reverse Nervous System Dysregulation | 70 |
A Structure to Support Your Nervous System | 84 |
Stage 1 AwarenessRecognizing Your Nervous System Patterns | 108 |
Stage 4 ConnectionRepairing Bonds and Cultivating Kinship | 180 |
Stage 5 ExpansionGrowing Your Capacity | 208 |
Connecting the Dots The Ongoing Practice of Building a Coherent Life Narrative | 228 |
Flourishing Like the Fern Adapting Amid Challenges and Inspiring Others | 246 |
Epilogue | 253 |
About the Author | 256 |
Acknowledgments | 257 |
References | 260 |
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