CALMING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM - MY ADVICE

Need calming? 

I do somatic therapy every week as it's covered by my insurance. I wanted to share this tip because it really helped me. Before I took a trip I was super nervous because I had not traveled for probably 10 years and I was super concerned about how my body would handle it. I didn't want to slow anyone down or ruin one moment of my family's time. 

I admit I tend to be more of a hyper person and my nervous system can get wound up very easily.  Part of this is just my personality and the other is from the effects of Lyme and how it effects the autonomic nervous system.  Not to mention trauma from the disease. I can still get this way so somatic therapy has helped me. 

My therapist gave me some simple advice before the trip.  Seems like simple advice and maybe it isn't new but for me it is. It has been HUGE for me.  I find I am still using it and it helps my nervous system. 

She said GO SLOW, move slower, talk slower, be in a slow motion kinda feeling.  I visualize a sloth lol.  I did it the whole trip, on Christmas and even now.  2 days ago I decided to declutter my closet, I did it slow.  I'm not perfect and forget sometimes but I'm 50% slower.  Do things take longer? Yes BUT totally worth it.

No one noticed my slow approach because honestly maybe this is how most people live and I'm just adjusting. lol

I am focusing on when I talk to slow down even if I have a lot to say.  It is amazing to realize how I contributed to how revved up my nervous system was.  How rushed I always felt and how fast I tried to do things.  I fed my body the fast pace.  Now I feel more in control and calm. 

Try it and let me know if it helps you.  It has been a WOW growth moment for me.