It’s a very common experience. You thought you got over it (whatever it may be in your context) but suddenly find yourself back in the same feeling, the same mental place you used to be in.
If you’ve spent any time on Instagram or TikTok — especially within the mental health and wellness bubble — you will most likely have come across many posts that mention the nervous system or nervous system regulation. Oftentimes, those posts promote ways for you to regulate your nervous system or teach you which things can bring your nervous system out of balance and what you should therefore avoid.
In the winter of 2024, I was given three months to complete my master’s thesis — my final step to finally becoming a psychologist. I felt the usual pressure that comes with academic endeavors, but ultimately I believed that I should be able to finish on time.