Stuck in Your Head: When You Can’t See Past Today

Tunnel vision is  a survival response and when it shows up outside of real danger, it can quietly turn destructive.In this episode, we talk about what happens when the brain narrows its focus under stress, depression, anxiety, or trauma and why losing perspective can make pain feel permanent. We explore why some people get stuck there and what it really takes to interrupt the spiral.If this episode hits close to home, please reach out.If you’re in the U.S., you can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, and available 24/7. If someone came to mind while listening, check on them. That interruption can save a life.Send us Fan MailOnce a month, I host a free guided journaling practice for women whose stress, anxiety, and overthinking are getting in the way of better sleep.We meet live on Substack at 9PM Eastern. Our next session is August 5. We spend a few minutes getting all the crap that's running through your head onto paper, then I guide you through a short somatic practice to help you wind down for the night.It's free for Substack subscriberSubscribe to our Substack and get our free companion newsletter Get to the Root, where we go even deeper into today's episode topic. Click HERE to sign up!Website: https://oliviabellco.comI hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws!☮️🌿🐾Jo