01/24/2026
When the body has lived in stress for a long time, the nervous system adapts to speed. Elevated cortisol and and adrenaline keeps the body alert and moving. Over time, this state begins to feel normal.
When you slow down, those stress hormones do not immediately settle. The body may feel restless, tense, or uneasy. This response is not a sign that slowing down is harmful. It is a sign that the nervous system is adjusting to a new pace.
Slowing down also increases awareness of internal sensations. As the body becomes quieter, it begins to notice tension, fatigue, and emotion that were previously managed by constant activity. This can feel uncomfortable before it feels calming.
Regulation happens gradually. With repeated signals of safety, the nervous system learns that stillness is not a threat. Over time, slowing down becomes restorative rather than unsettling.
If this process feels familiar, your body is not resisting healing. It is learning how to feel safe again.
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