10/11/2023
An overactive nervous system can manifest in various ways, leading to a range of signs and symptoms.
Here's a list to help you identify signs that your nervous system may be overactive:
😖 Excessive stress and anxiety: Persistent feelings of stress, anxiety, or worry that interfere with your daily life.
😴 Insomnia or disrupted sleep patterns: Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing frequent awakenings during the night.
💭 Racing thoughts: An inability to quiet your mind, with a constant stream of racing or intrusive thoughts.
🫀 Increased heart rate: A consistently elevated heart rate even when not engaged in physical activity.
💪🏻 Muscle tension: Chronic muscle tightness, spasms, or a "wired" feeling in your muscles.
🫨 Tremors or shaky hands: Noticeable trembling or shakiness, particularly in the hands.
🤢 Gastrointestinal issues: Digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or frequent stomachaches.
🔔 Hypervigilance: An increased state of alertness, with heightened sensitivity to stimuli and a constant feeling of being on edge.
😰 Sweating excessively: Profuse sweating even in non-strenuous or non-hot environments.
🔆 Sensitivity to light and noise: Overreacting to bright lights or loud noises, or experiencing discomfort from them.
😬 Restlessness: An inability to sit still, constant fidgeting, or a feeling of restlessness in your body.
😳 Increased startle response: Easily startled by unexpected sounds or movements.
📍 Paresthesia: Unexplained tingling, numbness, or "pins and needles" sensations in various parts of the body.
😤 Irritability: Frequent mood swings, irritability, or outbursts of anger.
🙇 Difficulty concentrating: Struggling to focus on tasks, follow conversations, or remember information.
🥱 Fatigue and exhaustion: Feeling mentally and physically drained despite adequate rest.
🤧 Increased susceptibility to illness: A weakened immune system, leading to frequent colds, infections, or illnesses.
😫 Overreacting to stressors: Responding disproportionately to everyday stressors or situations.
🙅🏻♀️ Changes in appetite: Experiencing changes in appetite, such as overeating or loss of appetite.
❤️🩹 Increased heart palpitations: Sensing irregular heartbeats or a racing heart more often than usual.
Time to try Bowen Therapy?
If you notice several of these signs persisting and interfering with your daily life, it's essential to consult a healthcare professional or mental health expert for a proper evaluation and guidance.