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#Repost @tammyrink.lpc ・・・ Our autonomic Nervous System (ANS) has two parts: Sympathetic (SNS) flight, fight, or freeze😱 Parasympathetic (PNS) rest and digest🧘‍♂️ . These two parts are constantly working. We want them to be balanced. If the SNS takes over and the PNS slows down we have AnXiETy!!! 😳 , It’s our job to learn how to keep our autonomic Nervous System balanced. People can coach us but we have to do the work. It’s an inside job. 💪 . When the SNS goes up we need to elevate our PNS to regain balance. Here’s how: . . ⭐️Deep breathe - inhale for 4 seconds exhale longer. The longer exhale kicks in PNS. . . ⭐️Relax the muscles in your body. Especially your face, jaw, and shoulders. . . ⭐️ cold water on your face. Or a cold shower. 🥶 . ⭐️Sing or hum. This activates the vagal nerve by your vocal chords. The vagus nerve is part of the PNS. . . ⭐️If something stressful is happening in your environment, set a boundary. Do not take it in to your Nervous System. 😤 . . ⭐️Go to counseling. . . ⭐️learn coping skills to manage stress. Stress can inflame the vagus nerve, throwing the ANS off balance. . ⭐️meditate/yoga . Balance is key!!!! 🍎 . . #anxietymanagement #anxiety101 #anxietywarrior #anxietycoach #anxietyisreal #vagaltone #vagasnerve #automaticnervoussystem #pittsburghcounselor #holisticcounselor #vagusnerve #emotionalregulationskills #anxiete #anxiété #anxietyfighter #anxietytips #anxietyrelief #anxietycoach #anxietycopingskills #psychotherapist #solutionfocused #parasympatheticnervoussystem #therapistsofinstagram #myresponsibility https://www.instagram.com/p/B4NWtZshHuk/?igshid=1r8b3qmhwavez