You might not feel stressed… but your body might be holding it. Stress is not just something we think. It is something the body physically experiences. And when stress, pressure, trauma, or overwhelm are not fully processed, the body adapts by holding tension in specific places. Over time, these holding patterns stop feeling unusual. They… Continue reading Where Your Body Stores Stress (And Why It Won’t Let Go)
Category: Nervous System Regulation
Why Your Nervous System Stays Stuck in “On” Mode
When your body won’t switch off, it’s not a lack of effort. It’s a lack of safety. Why you can’t just “relax” Have you ever noticed that even when everything is quiet, your body still feels busy? Your mind might say, “You can relax now.”But your body stays tense. Alert. Wired. This is one of… Continue reading Why Your Nervous System Stays Stuck in “On” Mode