Nervous system regulation: when you live on high alert

Some people live as if an alarm is permanently on inside them: a tense body, shallow breath, hypervigilance, or the opposite, numbness and disconnection. This often isn't «in your head», it's a dysregulated nervous system.

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What it looks like

Constant tension and worry, overreacting to small things, trouble relaxing even when «everything is fine», insomnia, or moments of feeling cut off and «empty». The body stays in «fight, flight or freeze».

Why it happens

After prolonged stress or trauma, the nervous system learns to stay on alert to protect you. Logical then, exhausting now. The good news: the nervous system can relearn to feel safe.

How we work together

We combine understanding with somatic awareness: you learn to recognise your state, bring back calm through breath and body, and gradually widen your «window of tolerance» for stress.

What to expect

50-minute sessions, online or in person in Thessaloniki, in Greek or English. At a pace you can hold.

Self-check

Take the related test

Anonymous and in 2–3 minutes, for a first picture of what's going on. You can bring the result to your session.

Generalized anxiety, GAD-7

The tests are informational and are not a diagnosis.

FAQ

Good to know

Is it the same as anxiety?

Closely related, but here we also work the bodily part, not just thoughts. Often the two together give the best results.

Do I need to talk about my trauma?

Not necessarily and not before you feel ready. We can work on regulation and safety first, respecting your limits.

Can I work on it online?

Yes, the somatic techniques work comfortably online too.

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