How to Calm a Highly Sensitive Nervous System

Through Fear and belief about the dangers of living in our bodies, we can teach our nervous system to be in a high state of alert. The good news is we can teach it to calm down. In the frame of TMs / Mindbody disorders, this is my take on the topic of a hyper-vigilant nervous system.
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[arabellacox]

I've been on high alert since i was 5 years old. The pain I'm in is in the mind. I'm 52 now, that's a long time! People especially parents underestimate the damage neglect and abuse can cause. It's lifelong.

[Honeyhallow]

“When you make living your life more important than fixing your problems.” I needed this, thank you!!

[marylein]

I can absolutely confirm that the most effective way of getting your nervous system back to a regulated state is to shift your focus and concentrate on anything that feels good. I know how it sounds but I've been there, too. And back then it was so awful, I thought I would never feel normal again, that this would be my new reality. But there was still a little voice in my head absolutely refusing to let that happen and to let something that I knew was just reacting to my own mindf*ck dictate my life. So I started with babysteps(!). Like watching extremely soothing clips before going to bed (I can just name things that worked for me but maybe someone finds it helful) like people riding night trains and filming their experiences, while using music und subtitles instead of words. That was my first step. Another one was dedicating a lot of time to meditation, espcieally guided meditation with the theme of reducing anxiety and negative thoughts. I started making little tiny workouts, specialized ones for soothing the nervous system. So partially I focused on my nervous system but with the intention to let it know that everything is okay. The anxiety attacks that period of time were massive so babysteps it werre but little by little it got better and that was pure motivation. To some these methods might sound ridiculous but I actively decided to not let my life be dictated by fear and found my own tools te get out of that horrible cycle. So I guess the first and most crucial step for anyone is to make that choice not to let anything dictate how you feel and how you live your life. Especially not soemthing that is learned behavior and can be transfromed. I wish everyone, if you raed all this (wohoo xD), all the love and energy to heal, to transform and to make that choice for yourself! Blessings <3

[Kate]

I don’t watch news, too much us and them, the elites keep us fighting….I work in my landscape, i bought a bench slider….I sit in the morning and again at night, just sitting and listening, watching hummingbirds, bees and butterflies come feed on all the flowers i planted for them….and toss the ball for my dog, it is so good for me.

[brianbachmeier]

I am an overthinker and it leads to anxiety. This was helpful.

[brightfox]

I subscribed the moment you said it is not positive thinking its knowledge.

[BlackGhostAudio]

Weightlifting and fueling my body with a high-protein diet cured all my anxiety.

Physically, I’m desensitized to a lot of stimuli that would have previously been overwhelming. Constantly putting my body into a state of muscle failure makes many things feel dull in comparison.

Mentally, I know I look fit and there’s nothing that feels better than a post-workout pump, so my confidence has skyrocketed. For the most part, any social anxiety that I previously dealt with has faded away.

A lot of people tell you to go to the gym and eat right, but actually doing it can have a drastic affect on your quality of life.

[TheJackedSwordsman]

Dude I am 23 years old and have been living in a lot of pain. I don’t want to share my story bc internet. But thank you this video added so much clarity to my life

[MarkMach]

I'm stuck in this hyper sensitized state for several years now. This has been the toughest phase in my life and I'm trying my best to get out of it. I'm hopeful that I'll find a good solution.

[nicoleprue]

I have suffered with PTSD and depression all my life. At 56 years old I am agoraphobic and my fears have multiplied. After devastating loss in November 2022, I have manifested this grief into health anxiety, which in turn, has made world smaller. I feel like I'm stuck in malicious vortex that I will never escape. Thank you for imparting your knowledge and compassion for the debilitating power our minds have over our physical well being.

[PowellTracey]

Guided relaxation & daily meditation has changed my life. Learning to take a pause, breathe & remain more in a present state.

[elkepool]

Happy Sunday to everyone😀...and remember: this too shall pass

[nicolemarieb.]

The combination of physical exercise and not catastrophizIng or constantly analyzing my pain, is what put me into about 80% remission from it.

[KnightyKnight]

"The only stress free existence is death." Love it! Thank you.

[laguaridadesyx]

Why tf nobody told me this before? You're such a life saviour.

[kathleenwharton]

The only stress-free life is Dead! Lol. Everything you have said has been helpful..but without a doubt self-soothing has been most beneficial for me. After 30 years of clenching myself in tension..that first day I realized..I had to remind myself every five minutes to relax and breathe..and I found a little 10 minute meditation that I would Do every time I couldn’t to it on my own. I thought I may be having to be Doing this for a month to Re-Train my brain..BUT surprisingly..it only been a little over a week and I have to Do this less and less. Your brain Can Learn a NEW Habit as rapidly as it learned the OLD habits! I am so happy..My terrible insomnia is Gone! And everything is Better. The most important thing for me..is “Radical Acceptance and Maintaining a state of Peace.” And not just about my pain but life in general. This is truly the way to live! Be accountable for everything you Can and Do not fuss over those you cannot. I think they do this in AA! Anyway..so helpful. Thank You..Dan.

[elisabethhallstein]

Thank you for making this video! I wanted to add that I can't stress enough the importance of cutting out caffeine. I was a caffeine (diet soda/coffee/energy drink) addict for 20 years and I wrecked my nervous system. I developed chronic pain because my nerves were damaged. I was told I have fibromyalgia or pinched nerves that were causing my chronic pain, all the doctors i saw were wrong. I endured so many treatments, medications and saw so many specialists and not one ever asked how much caffeine I consumed! I have been off caffeine for about 2-3 months now my pain is finally starting to subside!

[zoemilinkovic]

I have been dealing with anxiety on and off for 5 yrs, with health anxiety on top of that, I thought I was going crazy. Sensations everywhere! Hypervigilance is now present, but I am finally learning how to deal with it, without adding: OMG, what is happening! which has lead me to panic in the past. Thank you for this video. Well explained.
Dr Claire Weekes explained everything really well in her book Hope and Help for Your Nerves. I highly recommend it for anyone suffering with Hypervigilance, Anxiety and Panic.

[Emi-clrt]

Having a highly sensitive nervous system sucks. Having so much pain at 24 is not cool. Especially if nobody in your life truly understands your pain. But I am working with a mental health professional, as well as a kinesiologist, and hopefully one day I become healthy and strong again! I randomly stumbled upon this video, and it's really giving me even more reassurance

[jackiegroden]

Yes!! My goal is not to lead a stress free life but to life a life where I can handle the stressors of daily living better… I know exactly how I got here… not to get myself out! Thanks Dan