Psychologist Melanie Joy notes this is an incredibly dysregulating time for everyone, especially those of us who are highly sensitive.

This is an excerpt from her conversation with Andrea Weber for the Sensitive Empowerment Community.

Dr Joy comments: "We're especially affected by violence, chaos, and unpredictability. And right now, it's just an incredibly dysregulating time, as you pointed out, for everyone.

"So the question really is, how do we find the balance, right? So how do we take in enough information?

"I think this is one of the things that does throw people a little bit off because they don't want to just tune out entirely. We need to be informed enough so that we're not a part of the problem by sticking our heads in the sand.

"But how do we stay informed enough and not get over informed and then manage when we do get over informed?"

She suggests multiple resources, including books, apps and practices, to help emotional regulation and resilience.

This is an excerpt from the HSP podcast episode "Is Dysregulation Impacting Your Life? How to Recognize and Manage our Emotional Response with Dr Melanie Joy."

➡️ Hear the full episode at The Sensitive and Neurodivergent Podcast on the Sensitive Empowerment site of Julie Bjelland, LMFT - where you can find many more of her articles, books, courses, Sensitive Community and other resources.

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Do You Think Your Nervous System Is Dysregulated?

Cathleen King, DPT, is a "doctor of physical therapy who teaches neuroscience principles, and is a mind-body practitioner." She writes:

"If you’re feeling persistently anxious, stressed, or physically unwell, it might be more than just a temporary response to life’s challenges—it could be a sign of a dysregulated nervous system.”

See much more in her article Understanding A Dysregulated Nervous System: The Symptoms and Signs.

Follow the link to her site with more articles, a membership program, and more.

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