If you've found yourself thinking, "I don't feel like myself anymore," you're not alone. For some women, perimenopause can amplify patterns that have existed beneath the surface for years. The nervous system may become less able to compensate for unresolved stress, trauma, or chronic overwhelm.

7 signs of nervous system dysregulation from a Canberra naturopath and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner. Learn how chronic stress, anxiety, burnout and trauma can affect your health and wellbeing.

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The Somatic Experiencing approach is about tapping into this life energy in a manageable way that the person can stay present and aware of their sensations, body, emotions and the here and now. In this way they are supported to complete the survival actions the nervous system is trying to make and shift into a let-down, more restful state where the bound energy has been released and their nervous system and body can recognise that it is safe now.

Most often people are in a subconscious state of guarding, defensiveness and generally on the look out for the next threat. This can manifes

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When we heal our body, we heal how we feel. When we feel completely, when we allow our emotions to express in our physical body, they can

Stress affects the digestive system, bacterial balance in the gut, insulin sensitivity, memory, mood, cognitive decline, menstrual hormones and thyroid hormone production. Canberra naturopath supporting people with chronic stress, adrenal and nervous system burnout.