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Everything You Need to Know About Your Nervous System by Kate Hess of Nourish Nest Breathe.com If you've had a conversation with me about stress, you've probably heard me mention the sympathetic

and parasympathetic nervous system responses. You know how on commercials for

prescription drugs, there's a whole host of side effects and contraindications the announcer runs

through toward the end of the commercial? When I mention either of these nervous system responses,

I have a similar ticker running through my brain of all the different ways they impact you.

So in an effort to share the knowledge that I don't always convey,

here are the ins and outs of why you should care about what state your nervous system is in.

What is the sympathetic nervous system response?

While your sympathetic nervous system might sound sweet and kind,

it's actually anything but. The sympathetic nervous system is actually more like a hypochondriac or

a conspiracy theory nut than your kindest friend. It's often referred to as your fight, flight,

or freeze response, and is your body's reaction

to stress.

When triggered, the sympathetic nervous system response activates your adrenal system, flooding

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