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249. Easily Identify Your Autonomic State: Polyvagal Theory for Everyday Life (tip 1 of 5)

Mar 4, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of polyvagal theory, where understanding your autonomic states can transform your daily life. Discover how feelings of connection, escape, aggression, and intimacy influence your behavior. Reflect on moments of motivation, stillness, and even collapse. Learn to engage with states of playfulness and appeasement, all while exploring your emotional energy patterns. This enlightening discussion encourages deeper self-awareness and practical applications for navigating relationships and personal challenges.
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ADVICE

Connect Through Senses and Others

  • Use mindful sensory experiences to connect with your environment and self.
  • Reach out or co-regulate with others to foster connection and safety.
ADVICE

Use Escape or Aggression for Space

  • Recognize impulse to escape or aggress as mobilization of flight or fight responses.
  • Create space physically or emotionally to regulate and reduce tension.
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Embrace Rest in Collapse State

  • If feeling drained or wanting to collapse, allow shutdown and rest without stimulation.
  • Seek solitude and reduce sensory overload to recover from dorsal vagal activation.
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