Heal Your Nervous System: The 5–Stage Plan to Reverse Nervous System Dysregulation

This is a wonderful book and a must have for anyone looking to heal their own nervous system or work with people with nervous system dysregulation. In 2016, I had a concussion and went on to develop post-concussion syndrome, i.e. long-term symptoms related to the concussion. I've been on a long (and continuing) recovery journey since then and part of that has involved learning about my nervous system. I'm convinced that a large part of post-concussion syndrome is nervous system dysregulation. I've been following Dr Passaler on Instagram since 2021 and love her content. When I saw that she had published a book, I jumped at the chance to buy a copy. I'm so glad I did. This book clearly and thoroughly addresses why we become dysregulated and offers many insights, practices, tools and techniques to both heal ourselves and work effectively with others on healing. I'm in awe of how much helpful and practical information is included in this book. Dr Passaler is gifted at making complicated things simple to understand. I especially like the way she presents the material in 5 easy-to-follow steps. Her passion to help others navigate a potentially overwhelming and bewildering topic is evident throughout and she writes in a very readable way. Her wisdom, skill, compassion and care shine through on every page. I particularly like how she talks about how and why highly sensitive individuals are particularly susceptible to dysregulation and what they can do to overcome their challenges. This truly is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to nervous system healing. An essential book for anyone interested in the subject and wanting to heal at a nervous system level.

This book is amazing - it covers everything needed for holistic healing. Because really the nervous system dysregulation is at the root cause of so many symptoms. Without addressing the nervous system healing, many solutions may not work. And Dr. Linnea has done such an excellent job of making the most thorough, comprehensive, detailed but at the same time practical guide for working with the nervous system. I love how there are so many examples, research and practical ideas and everything is explained so easily that anyone can read it and use it. I am a coach and somatic therapist myself and I already have included some of the knowledge in my work, seeing great results. I highly recommend this book to both - professionals as well as any individual wanting to access more healing, peace, and holistic well-being. A MUST-HAVE guide. Thank you, Dr. Linnea for all your work and research!

I've been on Dr Linnea's Heal your nervous system program for almost a year, the content in that is summarised in this book. It helped me get through and recover from a severe period of burnout last year, and subsequent few months of anxiety and depression. Although I have also tried medication, exercise, diet etc (all of which are also v important), this book has given me the knowledge about my sensitivity and what it means, as well as the tools to construct a daily life around my needs in order to keep myself well. Therefore it is helping me build a life that works for my unique nervous system needs for the long term, as well as helping me overcome a negative period in my life. I highly recommend for anyone who is feeling dysregulated but hasn't been able to pinpoint the exact problem, let alone find solutions. It will help you uncover the real unique needs that you have, and craft your own solutions to help you live better.

I have read a fair few books on the subject and this one is easy to read and follow and offers a few nuggets of wisdom. Unfortunately most books on regulating the nervous system offer little knowledge that is remarkable,significant or different/new. However I am enjoying this book, it is one of the better ones written.

Fascinating but heavy going

I highly recommend this book. As a clinical psychologist working with traumatised individuals, I have become increasingly interested in the role of the nervous system in healing. This book confirms much of what I have observed clinically - that verbally exploring trauma and attachment disruption is best done after a period of working to support the nervous system, and then in conjunction with nervous system tracking and regulation. Dr Linnea’s writing style is clear, concise and research driven, whilst also being warm and non-judgemental. She shares some of her own story, which I enjoy and find helpful (having been trained not to do this!). I have been recommending this to clients and am hoping she will produce something more accessible for children and teenagers next!

Ever since I learned about Nervous System dysregulation, I've been blown away at how much it has to do with how I'm feeling and (dis)functioning. I've been following Dr. Linnea for some time and have been anticipating this book eagerly - I've not finished it but wanted to share how well-written and packed with wisdom it is. It's a book I'll keep going back to. An incredibly compassionate and insightful book, written with a depth of understanding and empathy that’s refreshing. Highly recommend!

This book is revelatory, Linnea's teaching on the nervous system have provided me with a completely new understanding of my bodily responses to stress and previous life experiences that were holding me back. Her practical approach to gaining awareness and building a personalised structure to support the nervious system is life changing. A few weeks in and I can see a significant difference in my responses to every day stressors, it has changed the way I think, feel and communicate. I cannot recommend it enough and believe everyone would benefit from reading it.

I am only 50 pages in, but I have to comment about this book. These first 50 pages have made me feel more understood and safe than any human being or doctor ever did. It has given me hope again. I encourage every single person experiencing unexplainable symptoms to read this because no doctor on earth is ever going to validate you.

One the best books I’ve ever read on nervous system regulation. I have learned that last puzzle to healing was my NS 12 years ago. Working on healing it has changed my life over a decade.

This book provided a clear and evidence based insight into nervous system dysregulation. It has helped me to understand what what happening in my body and how to heal it. I would highly recommend to anyone who has tried a range of therapies already or who seems to keep cycling back into dysregulation time and time again. Brillant book, it will guide you and then you have to do the hard work to implement the strategies and practice.

O livro da dra. Linnea Passaler é um verdadeiro presente para aqueles que, como eu, são altamente sensíveis e possuem um sistema nervoso porfundamente reativo. A autora não apenas apresenta uma estrutura para a regulação do sistema nervoso, como nos guia passo a passo neste jornada. Para mim este livro constitui uma ferramenta fundamental, não somente para o meu bem-estar, como também para os meus clientes de coaching e mentoria.

It was long awaited purchase for someone that has been dealing with nervous system dysregulation since an early age due to an illegal b•mbing campaign against my people. One of the most useful resources I’m excited to use for a long time. The book looks at how stress, bad experiences, and trauma can affect your health. It offers ways to check and manage your nervous system's health. It talks about how important it is to understand how your own feelings and past events can mess up your nervous system. Dr. Passaler points out the usual mistakes people make when trying to get better and gives tips, easy activities, and steps to help fix your nervous system. The book also gives special tools like a test to see how your nervous system is doing and some physical exercises to help you heal.