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When life feels overwhelming, and your mind races with anxiety or stress, finding a gentle way to soothe your nervous system can make all the difference. There are many benefits of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a calming therapy designed to help adults who face anxiety, trauma, or chronic health challenges. This approach offers a path to greater calm and connection, and I believe it can be a valuable part of most peoples journey. We all have moments of stress anxiety and overwhel....

How to stop a panic attack

Why Stillness Can Feel Unsafe When trauma impacts the nervous system, the body often stays alert, ready to respond to danger. This state is called mobilisation. In mobilisation, the body is tense or restless, and the usual calm of sitting still can feel threatening. For some, sitting quietly triggers memories or sensations linked to past trauma, making meditation difficult or even harmful. Van der Kolk explains that trauma survivors may experience stillness as a terrifying, paralysing...