Nervous System & Regulation Guide
When life feels overwhelming, your nervous system may get stuck in survival mode—fight, flight, freeze, or shutdown. These guides are here to help you understand regulation in a simple way, and support you in finding steadiness, safety, and ease in your body again.
What Is Nervous System Dysregulation? (Why You Can’t “Just Calm Down”)
If you can’t “just relax,” it’s not a personal failure—your nervous system may be dysregulated. This guide explains what dysregulation is, how it shows up, and what helps you come back to safety.
How to Regulate Your Nervous System (Without Forcing Calm)
If calming down feels impossible, you’re not doing it wrong. Regulation is about helping your body feel safe—without forcing calm. These grounded tools can help you settle anxiety, stress, and overwhelm.
The Fawn Response: People-Pleasing as a Trauma Response (and How to Stop)
People-pleasing isn’t always a personality trait—it can be a nervous system survival response. This guide explains the fawn response, why it develops, and how to build boundaries without guilt.