Releasing Trauma from Your Body | Reprogramming or Resetting the Vagus Nerve
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The content segments discuss the importance of releasing trauma trapped in the body and strengthening the vagus nerve and relaxation response. Traumatic experiences can cause individuals to constantly feel unsafe and on guard, triggering the autonomic nervous system's threat response even when there is no actual danger. Releasing trauma aims to uncouple stimuli from the stress response, allowing individuals to be exposed to triggers without experiencing a stress reaction. Strategies such as focused breathing, distress tolerance skills, and yawning can help achieve this. Strengthening vagal tone is crucial in reducing the frequency of the stress response. Activities that stimulate the vagus nerve response, such as humming, singing, breathing exercises, and stretching, can trigger the relaxation response and help individuals feel more grounded and safe. Mindfulness and grounding techniques are also important in reprogramming the brain's expectations and reducing the stress response. Heart rate variability and heart rate recovery are indicators of stress levels and can be improved through exercise, such as yoga and interval training. The gut microbiome and omega-3s also play a role in vagal tone. Cold showers, splashing water on the face, and various facial massages can stimulate the vagus nerve and promote relaxation. Overall, the goal is to gain more control over the autonomic nervous system and reprogram associations to promote the relaxation response.
The content segments discuss the importance of releasing trauma trapped in the body and strengthenin