23/07/2025
Sometimes our reactions feel bigger than the situation deserves, that’s often because our body is still holding onto past trauma.
Over-reaction is the nervous system’s way of protecting us, triggered by sensations or cues that remind it of danger, even if we’re safe now.
This “emotional hijacking” isn’t about being irrational; it’s your body’s survival instincts firing up from somatic memories stored deep inside.
Understanding this helps us respond with kindness to ourselves, rather than judgment.