Emotional Overwhelm Release Techniques for Sensitive Nervous Systems

If you feel overwhelmed easily, nothing is wrong with you.

Your nervous system is signaling that it’s overstimulated.
Here are somatic techniques that help release overwhelm from the body.

1. Orienting

Slowly look around the room and let your body realize you’re safe.

2. Hand on Heart + Belly

This signals safety through self-touch.

3. Weighted Blanket or Pressure

Deep pressure calms the vagus nerve.

4. Gentle Shaking

Discharges overwhelm quickly and naturally.

If your nervous system feels overloaded, emotional release therapy can help restore emotional capacity. Book here.