The Body Keeps The Score explained it all so well for me..
I know what you mean about checking in with the nervous system. It's like this dog or child you have to tend. 'Just looking after my NS.' 'My NS needs some love right now '.
Once you understand the biochemistry it makes it easier to respond in a healing, healthy way
Yes :)
And to catch things and manage them before it escalates into a full panic attack or freeze reaction 👍
Box breathing is my rescue remedy ..
Oh.That sounds interesting. Ta. I'll look it up :)