Four signs your nervous system is dysregulated, according to experts

Experts warn against oversimplifying "nervous system dysregulation," a non-clinical term describing a stress response stuck in heightened or shutdown states. Signs include racing heart, shallow breathing, difficulty concentrating, and emotional irritability persisting after stressors pass. Clinical psychologist Jodie Lowinger cautions that normal stress responses don't necessarily require elaborate healing protocols. Seeking support matters only when symptoms interfere with daily functioning.

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