Your Nervous System Isn’t Broken, It’s Sensitized | Ep. 27
From Post-Concussion Resilience Podcast · 00:18:23
Show by David Brimacombe
What if your nervous system is not broken?What if it is sensitized?In Episode 27 of The Post-Concussion Rebuild, I explain the difference between a dysregulated nervous system and a sensitized nervous system after PCS, and why that distinction matters for recovery.After seven concussions over 20 years, I used to think every nervous system problem needed the same tools: breathwork, meditation, mindfulness or downregulation. But I eventually realized that a sensitized nervous system can respond differently. When your system is on high alert, even helpful recovery tools can sometimes feel like too much input.This episode is about learning to understand your symptoms without letting them become instructions.In this episode, I cover:the difference between dysregulated and sensitized nervous systemswhy a sensitized nervous system can feel stuck in a stress statewhy symptoms are information, not always instructionshow symptom focus can make symptoms feel louderhow the reticular activating system can amplify what you monitorwhy breathwork can help some people but feel activating for othershow to tell if your stress cup is already close to overflowinghow the PACE framework can help you pause, anchor, close the queue and elongate your breathThis is not about ignoring symptoms.It is about teaching your brain and nervous system that moderate symptoms do not always mean danger.Your nervous system is not broken.It may be sensitized, protective and turned up too high.And with the right inputs, it can learn safety again.Belief Reset Audio:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/beliefresetFeel stuck, scared or unsure recovery is possible? Start with this 10-minute reset.PCS Reset Cheat Sheet:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/ThePCScheatSheetTwo simple tools, PACE and SAFE, to help you respond differently when symptoms spike, your nervous system feels overwhelmed or your mind gets caught in a negative thought loop.PCS Morning Blueprint:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/PCSmorningblueprintStart your day with a simple PCS recovery routine that builds safety, clarity and momentum.PCS BeliefBot:https://app.creator.io/chat/pcsbeiliefbot-ka8Ask questions, get encouragement or learn more about the PCS Resilience Collective.Join the PCS Resilience Collective waitlist:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/JoinPCSResilienceCollectiveJoin the PCS Resilience Collective waitlist:https://david-brimacombe.mykajabi.com/JoinPCSResilienceCollectiveWatch the video version of this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/i47yAM32wgsSubscribe to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DavidBrimacombePCSThis podcast is for education and support only, and is not medical advice.You are not broken. You are rebuilding.
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