Hi Jenna,
I am so sorry you’re dealing with this, and I am really glad you have people around you who have similar experiences so you can feel less alone. I’m a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and I have heard and felt versions of your experience before. Nervous systems are such fascinating things, and Marnie talks about them a lot in our work on the mat, which I am so grateful for! I’m really excited to hear that she’s going to lead us through some breathing exercises this month because that can be of huge help to me in those moments. In my system, those are also opportunities to orient myself to my space whether that means really focusing on the parts of my body that are touching the floor or a chair or just looking around my room and naming the things I am looking at out loud. It helps my system to be reminded that I am in a safe space, so that it can safely start to land and relax. The fact that you are sharing about this is pretty brave and cool, and I know this community has your back. You’re not alone, and you are doing great!
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04 Jun 15:35
This workout is so special and connective in terms of finding that midline within our bodies and within ourselves. Can't recommend enough. Also, gliders are just fun and silly and kind of frustrating but really effective :)