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Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve

Self-Help Exercises for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Autism

by Stanley D. Rosenberg

HealthNonfictionPsychology

Who This Book Is For

An ideal reader is a curious, body-aware person who’s tired of white-knuckling through anxiety, shutdown, or social strain and wants a practical, nonpharmacological path. They’re open to the idea that nervous-system state drives thoughts and symptoms, and they’re willing to experiment gently, track small changes, and iterate. They may live with chronic neck/jaw tension, headaches, digestive flares, trauma echoes, autistic sensory overwhelm, or panic loops—and sense that breathwork alone hasn’t stuck. They value science but prefer plain language over jargon; they don’t need miracle promises, just a clear map, safety cues, and bite-size routines that fit busy days. They like checklists, short sessions, and real-life tests (voice warmth, easier turn of the head) more than abstract theory. They’re comfortable starting small, stopping early, and returning often. They might be clinicians or coaches seeking a somatic framework, or everyday readers wanting steadier connection, better sleep, and faster recovery after daily stress.

Book Details

Categories
Health, Nonfiction, Psychology
Pages
239
Published
2016
Language
EN
Rating
3.8 (2,203 reviews)

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