
Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve
Self-Help Exercises for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Autism
by Stanley D. Rosenberg
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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