Vagus Nerve? They definitely don’t teach us enough about this in science class, but it’s something we all have.
The vagus nerve acts like a steering wheel for your body’s “rest and digest” system. A healthy vagal tone can help your body bounce back from stress, but when your nervous system is constantly on high alert, it can be harder to calm down than it needs to be.
That’s why today’s Therapy Session with Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners, PLLC, is all about the vagus nerve and some simple tricks you can try to help regulate your nervous system.
Today’s Takeaway: “When anxiety starts to crawl, the vagus nerve is who you call.”