The article explores the connection between mental health and relationship dynamics, emphasizing that conflicts often stem from the nervous system rather than communication issues. It introduces the concept of neuroception, which detects feelings of safety or threat in our environment, influencing our behavior in relationships. When individuals perceive a threat, their bodies may trigger a survival response, impacting their ability to communicate effectively. Understanding how our nervous system interacts with our relational health can lead to better conflict resolution and emotional awareness.
your nervous system isn't wired to operate in isolation. It's wired for connection. Which means your emotional well-being is shaped by how safe you feel in your relationships.
When your brain interprets something as a threat-even something subtle-it flips you into survival mode. From there, you’re not connecting. You’re protecting.
You can't access curiosity, empathy, or logic when your nervous system is dysregulated. So even if you know what to say in theory, you won't be able to use those tools.
Neuroception is your body's automatic system for evaluating whether people and situations feel safe, dangerous, or life-threatening.
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