ExclusiveHow to reset a dysregulated nervous system through cranial nerves and Stoicism.

If an electronic device’s control system gets overwhelmed, the default fix is to press the reset or refresh button. Similarly, when a person becomes overwhelmed emotionally, whether through feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression, it could be because of a dysregulated nervous system. One of the quickest ways to reset your nervous system is to stimulate the vagus nerve, which is the largest cranial nerve. It runs from the brain down the spinal cord and sends commands to all the major organs. You can curtail stress hormones and reduce the fight or flight instinct associated with stress by releasing that powerful nerve. This can be done physically by massaging pressure points, walking on natural surfaces, splashing cold water on your face, and engaging the throat, or mentally.
You can also activate the vagus nerve through deep breathing and meditation. On the topic of maintaining calm in difficult situations, Stoic philosophy offers useful guidance. The ancient Greek and Roman discipline of Stoicism describes the retreat of calm, order, and evaluation is one’s own mind as “the inner citadel.” One of the foremost writers on Stoicism was Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. His personal writings on the Stoic philosophy of virtue, self-control, and proper reaction to life’s trials have been compiled in the 12-volume book “Meditations.” His principles for restoring and maintaining a sense of calm even in difficult circumstances are founded on the idea that no outside force has any power over your mind. You can’t control what happens to you, but you can control how you react. By quietly searching your thoughts using this idea, you can reset an overwrought nervous system.
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