Triggered? I’ve Got No Sympathy for That

But Here’s Some Para-Sympathy

Dr. LauraMaery Gold, LMFT
Relating
Published in
4 min readFeb 20, 2024

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Caught in a relentless cycle of stress and anxiety? Living in a world that demands your constant attention and energy?

Good news: Within you lies the power to restore balance and peace: your parasympathetic nervous system. This natural pacifier can mute the cacophony, giving you a sense of serenity and control. Learning to activate this internal teddy bear is not just helpful — it’s vital for quieting the chaos and finding solace amidst life’s storms.

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Dr. LauraMaery Gold, LMFT
Relating

Therapist, author, and felicitously married mother of seven, writing on communicating clearly and partnering perfectly. Obsessed with medium.com/relating