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Do you apologize for your anxiety? Do you beat yourself up for being ""lazy"" when you're actually frozen? For too long, we've treated our bodies like enemies to be conquered. We try to think our way out of anxiety and shame our way out of exhaustion. But the truth is, you aren't broken. You are a mammal with a nervous system that loves you so much, it is trying to save your life every single day. Stop Apologizing for Having a Nervous System is a compassionate, practical guide to understanding the ""Bodyguard"" living inside you. Dr. Noah V. translates the complex science of Polyvagal Theory into a handbook for being human, showing you how to work with your biology rather than against it. Inside, you will discover: The Bodyguard: Meet your Autonomic Nervous System and learn why it hijacks your brain to protect you from ""tigers"" that aren't there. The Fawn Response: Why your ""nice"" personality might actually be a survival strategy rooted in fear. The Myth of Laziness: Understanding the ""Freeze"" response and why you can't shame yourself into being productive. Glimmers vs. Triggers: How to retrain your nervous system to spot safety and joy just as easily as it spots danger. The Vagal Gym: Simple, physical exercises to tone your vagus nerve and strengthen your ""brake"" for stress. It's time to stop fighting your own wiring. This book is your permission slip to rest, to say no, and to finally feel safe in your own skin. Welcome home to your body.

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