Tag: hypervigilance
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Hypervigilance: The Silent Strain
When your body never stops bracing Hypervigilance is exhausting. It’s not just being “on edge”—it’s living in a body that’s constantly scanning for danger, even when none is present. For trauma survivors, this isn’t a choice. It’s a nervous system adaptation. One that was necessary once—but now feels relentless. I lived in hypervigilance for years…