Always expecting the worst? Expert explains when hypervigilance signals unresolved trauma and why your brain stays in survival mode

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Hypervigilance, a state of constant alertness, often stems from unresolved trauma. This heightened state can significantly impact both physical and emotional well-being. The brain remains on high alert, interpreting everyday situations as dangerous. Therapies like CBT and EMDR help retrain the nervous system to recognize safety. Healing involves teaching the brain that the danger has passed and is over.