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If you feel chronically "stuck" in anxiety (fight/flight) or numbness (freeze), your vagus nerve might be out of balance. Here are three somatic tools from Dr. Peter Levine’s work to help you start reconnecting: In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Tra...
According to Dr. Peter Levine in In an Unspoken Voice , trauma is not a mental disorder; it’s a biological injury. When we can't fight or flee during a threat, our system "freezes," trapping high-intensity survival energy inside our nervous system. 👂✨ If you feel chronically "stuck" in anxiety
In Peter Levine's book , he argues that trauma is not a disease but a physical injury caused by trapped survival energy. True healing occurs when we listen to the body's "unspoken voice" through somatic awareness rather than just talking through the memories. Peter Levine in In an Unspoken Voice ,
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Just like animals in the wild "shake off" fear after a predator chase, humans have an innate capacity to discharge trauma through spontaneous movement and trembling. Option 2: The "Practical Toolkit" Post
Below are three post options tailored for different audiences, highlighting core concepts like , Polyvagal Theory , and self-regulation . Option 1: The "New Perspective" Post Best for: General awareness and debunking myths about PTSD.