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Polyvagal Ladder

The document describes symptoms associated with different states of the autonomic nervous system: - Ventral vagal symptoms include rigid posture, being constantly active, anxiety, teeth grinding, inability to relax, darting eyes, and feeling a need to control things. - Sympathetic fight or flight symptoms are collapsed posture, low energy, depression, lack of motivation, disconnection, and inhibition. - Dorsal vagal shutdown symptoms are similar and include loss of purpose and identity. The first section describes ideal ventral vagal engagement with qualities like self-motivation, presence, and connection to purpose and joy.

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Polyvagal Ladder

The document describes symptoms associated with different states of the autonomic nervous system: - Ventral vagal symptoms include rigid posture, being constantly active, anxiety, teeth grinding, inability to relax, darting eyes, and feeling a need to control things. - Sympathetic fight or flight symptoms are collapsed posture, low energy, depression, lack of motivation, disconnection, and inhibition. - Dorsal vagal shutdown symptoms are similar and include loss of purpose and identity. The first section describes ideal ventral vagal engagement with qualities like self-motivation, presence, and connection to purpose and joy.

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SYMPTOMS

EGA YNA TA
- self motivated

- relaxed and present

- energetic without anxiety

- connected to inner desires

- ability to energize or relax at will

- feeling connected to a greater purpose

- healthy digestive function and immune system

- can easily connect to feelings of joy and playfulness

VENTRAL VAGAL
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

SYMPTOMS
- rigid posture

- always on the go

- anxious and alert

- teeth clenching or grinding

- inability to relax and be quiet

- eyes darting around the room

- feeling like you have to control or "fix" things


PAIN FREE

- driven by thoughts like "I have to" or "I should"

- chronic muscle tension especially in back & neck

SYMPATHETIC
FIGHT OR FLIGHT

SYMPTOMS

- collapsed posture

- sluggish, low energy

- lethargy and depression

- inability to feel motivated

- feeling numb or disconnected

- inhibited by "I can't" or "I don't know how"

- inability to connect to inner wants and desires

- feeling like you've lost yourself or your purpose

DORSAL VAGAL
SHUTDOWN

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