Limbic System Hypervigilance Can Make Harmless Physical Sensations

Limbic System Hypervigilance Can Make Harmless Physical Sensations Feel Like Dangerous Symptoms

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A hypervigilant limbic system looks for danger around every corner. When fear drives our awareness, we experience physical sensations more intensely and worry that it is the beginning of a symptom flare. Balanced awareness helps us differentiate between harmless physical sensations and symptoms. Kristy Arbon, a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher and Social Worker, helps people develop self-compassion, mindfulness, embodiment, shame resilience and intuition. Learn more - kristyarbon.com.

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