How to Use Your Nerves To Calm Yourself

Dr. Tracey Marks
Dr. Tracey Marks
Vagal stimulation maneuvers work best for anxiety you feel in your body, like heart racing, body sweating, or feeling light-head ...
Vagal stimulation maneuvers work best for anxiety you feel in your body, like heart racing, body sweating, or feeling light-headed. But you don’t have to be in the throes of a panic attack to do it. You can do it if you’re feeling tense and want to do a reset. Watch the video for 5 things you can do to stimulate your vagus nerve.

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