What We Mean By “Regulated”
A regulated nervous system doesn’t mean you never feel stressed or upset.
It simply means:
your body can return to steady, grounded calm
you don’t stay stuck in survival mode
you feel more connected to yourself + others
stress doesn’t run your whole life
Instead of constantly being in:
• Fight — tense, irritable, snappy
• Flight — busy, restless, overwhelmed
• Freeze — shut down, numb, foggy
• Fawn — people-pleasing to stay safe
…your system slowly learns it is safe to soften.
At your pace. With care.