Reprogramming Your Nervous System by Anna Ferguson

A simple situation, such as a reprimand from our boss, can upset our nervous system, and our bodies interpret it as a threat. But by understanding our physiological response to stress and anxiety, we can overcome our emotions and emotional responses, and correct behaviors that negatively impact our health and happiness. In this book, Anna Ferguson offers solutions based on somatic therapy, combined with polyvigal theory, to help us train our nervous system to stop overreacting and prepare it for a calmer response to daily stressors and even heal past experiences. Through clear, practical methods with immediate results, it allows us to open direct channels of communication with our bodies. This comprehensive book includes mindfulness exercises, breathing and meditation exercises, and journaling ideas. This paves the way for us to eliminate energy-sapping anxiety, recover from chronic illness, regain a sense of control over our lives, and embrace a more confident and resilient version of ourselves.