When emotions feel overwhelming, shutting down isn’t a failure—it’s your nervous system protecting you. Learn how emotional overwhelm impacts the body and explore gentle somatic practices to support yourself in moments of stress, disconnection, or freeze.

You’ve processed your past, gained insight into your patterns, and understood your anxiety—but you still feel stuck. If talk therapy hasn’t fully eased your anxiety, your body may be holding onto experiences that words can’t reach. Learn why somatic healing can bridge the gap between understanding and true nervous system regulation.

If you’ve felt emotionally numb or disconnected from your body, you’re not alone. Trauma can cause the nervous system to shift into freeze or shutdown mode as a way to protect you. This blog explores why that happens, how to recognize the signs of emotional numbness, and gentle somatic tools to support your reconnection with self and sensation.