I love how this book approaches the very sensitive topic of mental health and holistic treatments — sensitive, slow, gentle. The way it should be, in my opinion. The author’s take on sensitivity made me feel validated, to be honest. It is quite hard to feel things more strongly than others, to see looks of confusion or even be told to “just deal with it, it’s not that hard” because I struggle with bright lights and strong smells, or I get intensely anxious over seemingly small things.

Acceptance and gentle sensory stimulation as an initial step sounds amazing to me.

The author also manages to explain a variety of topics in a way that is both detailed and simple.

All in all, I found this book very comprehensive, interesting and useful, and have begun to apply some of the initial exercises, following the advice to take it easy and not introduce too many at once.

I would recommend this to anyone who is neurodivergent / highly sensitive and wants some tips on how to make things more manageable, and to people suffering from health issues that are hard to treat or find the cause of, such as chronic pain or inflammation.

Years ago I had read a book called "The highly sensitive person," and since then I've been wondering if perhaps, after so many years (it's a 1996 book) we can talk about people on the autism spectrum, partly because the symptoms seem to me to be quite similar in some ways. There is also the possibility that we finally delve into the "autistic but extroverted" person as well, which seems an almost impossible condition, but I would say quite present, based on my experience as a psychologist also.
Anyway, this book is well written, provides self-diagnosis tools and several "survival" strategies as it were. I just wouldn't sell it as new idea.

Anni fa avevo letto un libro che si chiamava "The highly sensitive person" ed é da allora che mi chiedo se forse, dopo tanti anni (é un libro del 1996) si possa parlare di persone sullo spettro autistico, anche perché i sintomi mi sembrano parecchio simili per certi versi. C'é anche la possibilitá che si approfondisca finalmente anche la persona "autistica ma estroversa" che sembra una condizione quasi impossibile, ma direi piuttosto presente, basandomi sulla mia esperienza di psicologa.
Comunque questo libro é scritto bene, fornisce strumenti di autodiagnosi e parecchie strategie "di sopravvivenza" come dire. Solo che non lo venderei come una novitá.

I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.

This was a very informative book about healing your nervous system. The chapters were well defined and a lot of useful information. I would highly recommend this book.

In "Heal Your Nervous System" by Dr. Linnea Passaler, embark on a transformative journey to relieve anxiety, burnout, and overwhelming feelings, along with a myriad of chronic physical symptoms, using a cutting-edge 5-stage roadmap deeply rooted in the latest scientific findings. Dr. Passaler, renowned for her global impact through her digital health program, guides readers to address a wide spectrum of symptoms linked to nervous system dysregulation, spanning mental challenges like anxiety and brain fog to physical ailments such as digestive issues and chronic inflammation. With over a decade of expertise, Dr. Passaler presents her comprehensive plan, fostering a deep understanding and regulation of your unique nervous system.

Conventional medicine's oversight of nervous system regulation and its pivotal role in overall health is uncovered. Highly sensitive individuals, often more vulnerable to nervous system dysregulation, can shift from reactive treatment to proactive healing through Dr. Passaler's wisdom. Grounded in recent scientific advancements, this is no quick fix; it's a holistic strategy targeting the source of your symptoms, revitalizing your physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.

"Heal Your Nervous System" illuminates the interconnectedness of anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress throughout your health, guiding you to assess your current nervous system state and comprehend the origin of mental and physical symptoms. Avoid common pitfalls in your healing journey and embrace essential habits supporting your nervous system. Simple practices, exercises, and routines are revealed, thoughtfully sequenced for gradual reversal of nervous system dysregulation. With this guidebook in hand, your nervous system and health's adaptability becomes your strength, leading you towards a resilient mind and body.

A great book with a lot of detail that I could use. Helpful information in a clear way to understand. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Five stars.

Very good and interesting read! And helpful! Super helpful! I will definitely apply the advice and try to heal my nervous system.

This is much more in depth then I was expecting, this is not a glossy overview of how to deal with anxiety and stress, this is much more than that. It's text dense as there's so much information to fit in, and I'm working my way through the chapters with time in between to put the elements into practice. I think this will prove invaluable for anyone who wants to invest time into their mental well being and becoming more resilient.