Pause: Let Me Help — Shifting Out of Bad Dreams and Night Terrors [Pause 37]

Are you or someone you know experiencing night terrors? Fear not! In this podcast episode, we learn about techniques for calming the nervous system, such as regulating the body through physical squeezing and focusing on our breath.

Pause episodes are designed to enhance the connection between your mind and body, promoting reset and presence in any circumstance.

This episode is sponsored by Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing, which is a resource for those suffering the loss of a baby during pregnancy.

Today we will focus on shifting out of the fear and terror that comes when having an event that you'd describe as a bad dream, night terrors or nightmares. This helps you shift from a racing heart into a calmer, more grounded state quicker.

In this episode we:

1. Discuss what night terrors are

2. Determine if it's trauma-induced or emotionally-induced

3. Practice hand on your heart and/or belly

4. Self-hug

5. Practice rocking/swaying

6. Feel a reduction in heart rate and muscle tension

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