My entire life, I was taught about physical health—exercise, eating right, and staying active. Those who knew me well in high school knew sports was my life. But not one person ever told me about the importance of taking care of my mental wellness or supporting my nervous system. In my early 40s, I found myself stuck in fight-or-flight. I was dealing with anxiousness, panic attacks, weight gain in my midsection, waking up at 3 AM staring at the ceiling, mood swings, feeling overstimulated, and constant lightheadedness like I might pass out. When I hit my max and couldn’t take it anymore, I decided to go on a journey to support my nervous system naturally and eliminate my symptoms. Now, I’m on the other side—and I’ve created this account to help YOU do the same. If you’re feeling the weight of stress and overwhelm, know that healing starts with calming the nervous system. Today, I want to share one helpful strategy: cold exposure. Cold exposure stimulates the vagus nerve, which plays a key role in calming the body down when you’re feeling anxious. Here’s how: 🔹 It helps regulate your heart rate and breathing. 🔹 It shifts your body out of fight-or-flight into rest-and-digest mode. 🔹 It promotes a sense of calm and clarity. Even simple steps like splashing cold water on your face, taking a cold shower, or using ice packs on the back of your neck can signal your body to relax. The more tools you can use to keep your nervous system calm, the closer you’ll be to feeling like yourself again.
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