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When Your Nervous System Is Stuck in “On”: Understanding Chronic Hyperarousal
Hyperarousal refers to prolonged activation of the body’s stress response system. When the nervous system perceives threat, it activates the sympathetic nervous system, preparing the body for fight or flight. This response is essential for survival.
Chronic hyperarousal occurs when this system remains activated over time—without adequate opportunities to return to a regulated baseline.
The Team at Upper East Side Psychology
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