Autonomic Nervous System Activation & what you experience !
Parasympathetic Normal - Rest, Digest, Recover
Parasympathetic Hypo-arousal -Freeze, Shut- down, Collapse
Sympathetic Hyper-arousal Fight, Flight, Danger
- Calmness
- Grounded
- Feeling safe
- Compassionate
- Connected
- Curious
- Social
- Mindful
Sympathetic Hyper-arousal Fight, Flight, Danger
Parasympathetic Hypo-arousal -Freeze, Shut- down, Collapse
Sympathetic Hyper-arousal Fight, Flight, Danger
- Worry/Concern
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Panic
- Frustration
- Anger
- Irritation
- Rage
Parasympathetic Hypo-arousal -Freeze, Shut- down, Collapse
Parasympathetic Hypo-arousal -Freeze, Shut- down, Collapse
Parasympathetic Hypo-arousal -Freeze, Shut- down, Collapse
- Depression
- Numbness
- Dissociation
- Shut-down
- Shame
- Hopelessness
- Helplessness
- Trapped
Have you experienced?
Normal Parasympathetic Response
Normal, diaphragmatic, nasal breathing
Hyper-Sympathetic Response
Quick, shallow breaths keep sending signal...danger! Sympathetic response
Hypo-Parasympathetic Response
Freeze & Shutdown