5 / When The Chronic Stress and Exhaustion Shuts You Down: The Hidden Toll Of Their Substance Addiction.

In today's episode I talk about the Dorsal state or freeze state of our nervous system.   Months or years of being in the flight or fight state can eventually put your body in a shut down state.   If you are struggling with the stress, exhaustion and feeling burnout out from your loved one's addiction from substance abuse or alcohol you may find that you are in this state.   I give you examples of symptoms you may be experiencing and some tips to pull you out of this including the importance of setting healthy boundaries.       Check out episode 4 if you are wondering if you in the flight or fight state  https://healthycopingforchristianwomen.podbean.com/e/4-is-your-loved-ones-addiction-keepingyournervous-systemin-chronic-fight-orflight-here-are-symptons-tolookforplus3-simpletools-tosignal-safety-in-you/   I would love to connect with you email me mailto:[email protected]