Why Healing Your Nervous System Feels Worse Before It Feels Better

I used to think that healing meant feeling calmer and lighter—like progress would show up as peace. But then, right in the middle of doing everything right… I started spiraling.

My chest tightened. My heart raced. Random panic attacks returned, and the intrusive thoughts were louder than ever. I thought I was back at square one.

Turns out, I wasn’t backsliding at all. I was actually healing.

In this episode, I’m talking about why your nervous system flares up right when it’s trying to rewire itself. I’ll share how the moments that feel like collapse are actually your body learning to feel safe again. And that panic, fear, and chaos you’re experiencing? It’s not failure. It’s your system testing whether you're ready for real freedom.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why do I feel worse when I’m doing everything to feel better?”—this one’s for you.

Tune in and learn why the storm often comes right before the calm.

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Key Takeaways:

• Intro (00:00)
• 7 reasons why your nervous system feels worse before it gets better (00:47)
• Reason #1 - Your body is burning off excess adrenaline (00:52)
• Reason #2 - Your fight-or-flight system is trying to stay alive (01:47)
• Reason #3 - Healing happens in waves, not straight lines (02:29)
• Reason #4 - Your nervous system tests new responses (03:09)
• Reason #5 - Suppressed emotions start surfacing (03:29)
• Reason #6 - Your brain is losing its old identity (04:03)
• Reason #7 - You're building a new level of tolerance (04:34)

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