Working Through Overwhelm and Shutting Down

When life hits us with emotional challenges, we typically respond in one of two ways: we either become overwhelmed, with our stress response kicking into hyperdrive, or we shut down and check out entirely. Both responses can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and unable to process what we're experiencing in healthy ways.

If you've ever found yourself cycling between these two extremes—or getting stuck in one of them—you're not alone. Understanding these patterns is crucial for anyone on a journey toward mental, emotional, and relationship health.

I am going to talk about these two directions and our "window of tolerance," while sharing how we can stretch and strengthen our emotional window in how we handle our emotional world.

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