Feeling constantly tired, anxious, or mentally foggy? These could be signs that your nervous system is out of balance—here are 7 key indicators to watch for and why rebalancing matters for your overall well-being.
The whole body health is dependent on the nervous system regulates everything from heartbeat and breathing to focus and stress response. Being overly stressed, along with a myriad of modern distractions, can easily disbalance it. Here are seven signs your nervous system may need rebalancing and a good deal on how to go about it.
7 Signs You Should Rebalance Your Nervous System:
1. Constant Fatigue and Burnout
If you feel like you are perpetually exhausted regardless of the number of hours you command yourself to sleep, it may not be all about sleep. A dysregulated nervous system holds the body in an unbearable chronic “fight-or-flight” situation, draining energy stores and leaving one to feel physically as well as mentally exhausted.
2. Anxiety or Panic Attacks
Constant feelings of anxiety, nervousness, or actual panic attacks may point towards an overstimulated sympathetic nervous system. This system is your body’s am alarm system. If it gets to stuck “on,” your body is in this near-constant state of hypervigilance, preventing any sense of calm.
3. Disturbed Sleep or Insomnia
Are you unable to get to sleep or do you wake up feeling like you haven’t slept at all? Your nervous system might need to get unwired and put to rest. Balanced nervous system function will help stimulate the release of melatonin and help to relax your body enough to allow deep, restful sleep.
4. Gastrointestinal Problems
Bloating, constipation, vague discomfort, or IBS may all have something to do with nervous system dysfunction. The vagus nerve connects your brain and your gut and has a big role in digestion, and if it stops working, your gut will pay the price.
5. Brain Fog and Trouble with Focus
When your nervous system is in disorder, the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain may also be compromised. This will give rise to memory glitches, an inability to concentrate, as well as that sluggish feeling and foggy-headedness.
6. Mood Change and Irritability
Easily overwhelmed, irritated, and emotionally reactive? The nervous system directly influences emotional regulation. Therefore, its dysregulation might produce drastic mood fluctuations, especially with minor stress.
7. Muscle Tension or Persistent Pain
Unexplained aches and soreness—as well as stiffness or tension felt mostly in the neck, shoulders, or back—usually signal to the individual of an overburdening stressed nervous system. Chronic stress keeps the muscles in a constant, low-level state of contraction.
How to Rebalance the Nervous System
It’s a good time to make a reset if many of those traits resonate with you. To start your journey towards a more balanced state, consider some of these simple methods:
- Practice your deep breathing or box breathing every day
- Engage in gentle movement, whether it be yoga, walking, or stretching
- Take breaks from all screens and digital distraction
- Focus on eating foods that nourish your brain and gut
- Make sleeping a priority, paying special attention to establishing a regular and calming bedtime routine
- Try out meditation or grounding techniques
- Don’t hesitate to find professional help such as therapy or somatic bodywork if it ever feels necessary
The nervous system is the operating system for your entire body. When it is not imbalanced, every weave of your being can potentially be affected. By listening to its cues and effecting some small, steady lifestyle changes, you can help restore balance and live with abundant energy, clarity, and calm.