Anxiety

When people come to see me for anxiety, they often want to know what they can actually do when their nervous system becomes activated. There are countless anxiety tools available online, from breathing exercises and meditation to grounding techniques and distraction. Many can be useful. But rather than collecting more techniques, I prefer to look at the broader conditions that support a nervous system's capacity to regulate. In Deep Release Therapy (DRT), I organise these aro

When a relationship ends, the brain doesn't simply lose a partner. It loses familiarity, predictability, shared routines, physical closeness, future plans, and often a sense of identity. The nervous system suddenly finds itself without one of the people it had learned to regulate alongside.

Key Takeaways Anxiety and insomnia are closely linked through the nervous system. The nervous system may remain alert at night, even when the body feels tired. Some people experience racing thoughts, while others lie awake without thoughts at all. Both experiences reflect a nervous system that has not yet settled into sleep. Sleep cannot be forced; it becomes accessible when the body feels safe enough to let go. Restoring nervous system regulation supports the return of natur