![]() You can read more about this in my post on Dr. If you are healing from PTSD or are a therapist in the role of helping others it is essential to recognize these two aspects of the parasympathetic nervous system. Furthermore, the parasympathetic nervous system is not only associated with regenerative functions but is involved with immobilization and dissociation. Trauma interferes with the rhythmic balance of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system actions. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are meant to work in a rhythmic alternation that supports healthy digestion, sleep, and immune system functioning. The parasympathetic nervous system puts the brakes on the sympathetic nervous system, so the body stops releasing stress chemicals and shifts toward relaxation, digestion, and regeneration. ![]() The sympathetic nervous system is associated with the fight or flight response and the release of cortisol throughout the bloodstream. The ANS is understood to have two primary systems: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) plays a significant role in our emotional and physiological responses to stress and trauma. The neurobiology of trauma provides valuable information to not only understand symptoms but also to guide effective treatment.” Whether you are an individual healing from trauma or a therapist in the role of helping others, this post will help you better understand the stages of trauma response. ![]() “We must look beyond fight and flight in the healing of PTSD. Sometimes as a high alert stillness or a freeze of the body, sometimes as a state of fright, and sometimes as dissociation in a flag or faint response. Immobilization can present in different ways. PTSD researchers and treatment providers have also taken a strong interest in the “immobilization” responses that typically occur when fight or flight do not restore safety. If you have heard of stress you likely are familiar with the notion of fight or flight or the body’s built in protection mechanism to flee from fight against a dangerous situation or predator. Unresolved PTSD can leave you feeling both overwhelmed and shut down and it is beneficial to know not only why this is happening but how to most effectively respond. The neurobiology of trauma guides effective healing and recovery.
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