Types of inputs that our nervous system loves
From moving the body to shifting the temperature, here are a few things that our nervous system loves.
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Our nervous system sometimes needs to be felt calm. Regulating the emotions and letting it know that we are safe helps in regulating the nervous system. "To heal your nervous system, release stuck emotions and process trauma in the body we need to use somatic practices and tools that communicate to our nervous system - we can't do this with words and talking alone," wrote Therapist Rebekah Ballagh.(Unsplash)
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Proprioception: Lying down and placing a blanket on the belly and watching the breathing helps in focusing the energy toward the body. (Unsplash)
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Temperature: When we take a warm bath or plung our fac in cold water, there is a sudden shift in the temperature leading to regulation of the nervous system. (Unsplash)
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Vestibular: This form involves swaying the arms or moving the neck, leading to a shift in movement – this sudden movement helps in calming the nervous system. (Unsplash)
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Sensory: Allowing the senses to connect to ourselves more helps in regulating the nervous system.(Unsplash)
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