Fri.Jul 19, 2024

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Mood Tracking: My System for Reducing Psychiatric Hospitalizations

Mad in America

D uring my first psychiatric hospitalization in 1998, I was strapped down, placed in 4-point restraints, and administered a painful catheter—apparently because I had peed on the floor during the course of my psychotic episode. A nurse was assigned to watch over me. I was terribly uncomfortable, and over and over I begged her to release me. Finally, after a considerable time, I was released.

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How To Heal A Dysregulated Nervous System (Best Practices)

The Anxiety Guy

Finding the best ways to heal a dysregulated nervous system is deeply personal and varies based on individual sensitivities and the extent of dysregulation. below you will find some practices that have worked very well for many of my past clients, let’s see which of these resonates most with you: Walking Barefoot in Nature Walking barefoot on natural terrain like grass or sand can ground your nervous system and promote relaxation through direct contact with the earth.