survival mode

How Can You Increase your Window of Tolerance?

dr. dan siegel, emotional regulation, hyperarousal, hypoarousal, relaxation methods, survival mode, window of tolerance

Have you ever been in a situation that triggered such an intense emotional response that you felt like you were completely taken over, losing all control? It almost felt like you were having an out-of-body experience, dissociating from yourself and your surroundings? Maybe you experience extreme rage, lashing out, and yelling, or you may feel

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Are you in “Survival Mode”?

Accelerated Resolution Therapy, burnout, chronic anxiety, chronic stress, coping, depression, emotional regulation, PTSD, survival mode

“I’m ALWAYS tired” was a common statement Janine heard herself say throughout the day. Not only did she feel exhausted at the end of the day, but she woke up feeling unrested. Strangely, however, she felt both tired and “wired” once bedtime came. As she moved through her day, she felt she was only

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