Journeys With My Body

Exhausted But Can't Sleep? Your Nervous System Might Be Dysregulated, Not Tired


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Ever lie down exhausted but can't actually rest? Feel "tired but wired" at the end of the day? It's possible you may not be tired; you may be dysregulated. And rest won't fix it.


In this episode, we break down the actual body cues that tell you whether you need rest or regulation, why getting this wrong keeps you stuck in cycles of exhaustion, and what each state actually needs (hint: it's not what you think).


You'll learn:

  • The specific physical sensations of tired vs dysregulated
  • Why scrolling and TV don't count as rest
  • The 30-60 second resets that actually shift your nervous system
  • How to tell which state you're in so you can give your body what it actually needs

Stop fighting your body. Start speaking its language.


Want quick nervous system resets you can use in real time? Join the Pocket Resets for Stress community. 30-60 second practices that actually work when you're in the thick of it.

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Journeys With My BodyBy Heidi Reagan