How I Took My Life Back From Trauma

Published by Jenny, 54, Survivor of trauma, mental health |

Updated on October 30th, 2024 | 🕐 4 min | 👁️ 74,122

I never thought I’d get out from under it, the way I reacted to my trauma…

The weight of the memories, the “why did I do that?” voice, the constant fear of being overwhelmed—all of it felt like a crushing weight I carried every day.

Even the smallest things—a knock at the door, a pile of dishes—would send me spiraling into overwhelming thoughts and emotions.

My mind raced to worst-case scenarios, and my heart would pound as if I was in danger.

It wasn’t just anxiety; it was like my whole body was bracing for disaster, and it was exhausting.

I was 54, but I felt like I was barely living.

My life had become a series of panic responses, one after another.

I didn’t recognize myself in the mirror anymore.

I used to be the strong one, the one people came to for support, but now I was hiding the burnout, the crushing depression, the constant feeling that I was on the edge of breaking down.

I knew this wasn’t the life I wanted, but I felt powerless to change it.

I stumbled on a page just like this, and it talked about healing trauma stored in the nervous system through the vagus nerve.

At first, I didn’t understand how something in my nervous system could hold trauma.

I thought it was all “in my head,” just my emotions getting out of control.

But as I read more about how our bodies can store trauma and how those stored reactions can control our lives, something clicked.

I was so scared but I took the first steps towards freeing myself.

When I began the program, I learned how trauma reactions can actually “live” in the body.

This wasn’t just mental; it was physical.

I learned techniques to calm my vagus nerve, which is directly connected to how we experience fear, anxiety, and trauma.

The idea was that by soothing my vagus nerve, I could reduce those automatic reactions, the ones that sent me spiraling.

I didn’t expect to feel a difference right away, but surprisingly, I did.

The first step was learning a series of breathing exercises that went far beyond what I’d tried before.

This wasn’t just “deep breathing” like everyone suggests—it was intentional, guided, and focused on calming my vagus nerve, the nerve that plays a direct role in how we experience trauma, anxiety, and fear.

The vagus nerve runs from the brain all the way through the heart, lungs, and digestive system, acting as a pathway between our mind and body.

Trauma can “get stuck” in this pathway, causing those sudden, overwhelming reactions to seemingly ordinary things.

When I began using Neurotoned’s guided techniques, it was like I’d found a way to directly soothe that pathway, sending signals of safety to my brain and body.

With each breath, I felt an unexplainable quietness, a gentle release, as if the heaviness in my chest was finally being lifted.

My racing thoughts slowed down, and I felt a calm I hadn’t felt in years.

Over time, these exercises taught me to tap into my body’s natural calming mechanisms, something I hadn’t even known was possible.

Neurotoned showed me how to work with my body, rather than against it, to truly heal rather than just cope.

This wasn’t about pushing away the feelings or distracting myself; it was about gently releasing the trauma from where it was stored in my nervous system.

As I continued through the program, I began to understand something I had never realized: healing wasn’t about control—it was about connection.

For years, I thought I had to “hold it together,” to keep my emotions tightly managed to feel any semblance of normalcy.

But Neurotoned’s approach was different.

It taught me to embrace my feelings without being consumed by them.

I learned to observe my emotions without fear, to acknowledge them, and to allow them to pass.

This wasn’t just a mental shift; I was physically changing the way my body responded to those emotions.

Neurotoned’s exercises worked to activate my vagus nerve, reducing the “fight or flight” response that had kept me braced for disaster.

Through gentle movements, guided visualizations, and specific breathing practices, I was slowly reprogramming my nervous system, making space for calm and clarity where chaos had once reigned.

The impact was life-changing.

Those emotions that had felt so overwhelming—guilt, regret, anger—finally began to lessen.

I wasn’t just pushing them aside; I was letting them pass through me naturally, without taking over my mind and body.

For the first time, I experienced what it felt like to live free from the grip of my trauma reactions.

Neurotoned didn’t just offer temporary relief; it was actively helping me heal, rewiring the responses I thought were permanent.

Another surprising aspect of Neurotoned was how it helped me to rebuild my sense of self.

The techniques for vagus nerve regulation, combined with mindfulness practices, created a safe space where I could reconnect with myself in a way I hadn’t in years.

Neurotoned taught me that resilience isn’t about bottling up or soldiering on; it’s about being kind to myself, showing up fully, and allowing myself to heal at my own pace.

Now, I wake up without that familiar feeling of dread.

I’ve gained back my energy, my sense of purpose, and the emotional freedom I never thought I’d have again. Neurotoned didn’t just help me manage my trauma reactions; it gave me the tools to transcend them.

Today, I feel alive again.

If you’re living with trauma reactions that have stolen your peace and joy, Neurotoned can help.

Healing starts here.

Let this be the turning point.

Take back your life today.

Neurotoned is waiting for you.

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