The Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, teaches us that our nervous system has three primary states, each like a setting on a thermostat: CHAPTER ONE The Three Nervous System States— Understanding Your Body’s Thermostat
Sympathetic Activation : Too Hot 1. Dorsal Vagal Shutdown : Too Cold 2. Ventral Vagal Regulation : Just Right 3.
These states aren’t “good” or “bad.” They’re simply your body’s way of responding to different levels of safety and threat. Let’s take a closer look at each one.
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