gonza_basta's review

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3.0

Years ago I had read a book called "The highly sensitive person," and since then I've been wondering if perhaps, after so many years (it's a 1996 book) we can talk about people on the autism spectrum, partly because the symptoms seem to me to be quite similar in some ways. There is also the possibility that we finally delve into the "autistic but extroverted" person as well, which seems an almost impossible condition, but I would say quite present, based on my experience as a psychologist also.
Anyway, this book is well written, provides self-diagnosis tools and several "survival" strategies as it were. I just wouldn't sell it as new idea.

Anni fa avevo letto un libro che si chiamava "The highly sensitive person" ed é da allora che mi chiedo se forse, dopo tanti anni (é un libro del 1996) si possa parlare di persone sullo spettro autistico, anche perché i sintomi mi sembrano parecchio simili per certi versi. C'é anche la possibilitá che si approfondisca finalmente anche la persona "autistica ma estroversa" che sembra una condizione quasi impossibile, ma direi piuttosto presente, basandomi sulla mia esperienza di psicologa.
Comunque questo libro é scritto bene, fornisce strumenti di autodiagnosi e parecchie strategie "di sopravvivenza" come dire. Solo che non lo venderei come una novitá.

I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.

ssali011's review against another edition

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Hate self help

j0098's review

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1.0

Ok, so she yammers for 3 hours before she says I’ll show you how to regulate. Then, she just blabbers like a salesman about what she’ll do. I’m not sure there’s an answer here. She just further disregulated my nervous system by pissing me off. Geez! I’ll Google ideas. DNF 30%, skimmed to 45%

hsawatzky98's review against another edition

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informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

kyperactive's review

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4.0

I’d like to thank Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

As a mental health practitioner who has been working in the realm of neurodivergence and trauma for a number of years, I will be purchasing this resource to use in my professional career. Linnea Passaler does an excellent job explaining concepts without gatekeeping knowledge or practical tools that can be used by those who wish to work towards healthy nervous system regulation.

That being said, I believe this book is not for beginners as an introduction to the topic, and instead is building upon knowledge gained through working with a therapist or self-study about mental health conditions and how they impact the body.

If you're looking for an extension of knowledge once you understand the basics, or wish to help clients achieve a healthy outcome as a mental health practitioner and would like some fresh new tips — I could not recommend this book more.

mflake's review against another edition

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Will come back to this another time 

iaproton's review

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informative
For those with trauma and hypersensitivity the beginning (a field guide... chapter is stressful) 
Chapter 2,the first 9mins of it also gets stressful about the desperate search for a quick fix until it gets to a basic tool {10:47} . The narrator emphasises every 3rd word and the volume changes could be unpleasant if you're sensitive to that, in those stressful parts.  Personally it didn't resonate with how I ended up with nervous system regulation, but  I may be a minority. It then describes how the medical system is failing us and what the 4 pillars are. 

 The Audible sample is read in an accent by the author (& so are her resources online in videos), the rest of the audiobook  is narrated by a native English speaker,  a more representative sample is on audiobookstore.com, their website may be a scam according to Reddit and Trustpilot, so buy elsewhere to be safe. Some of it is on Google Play books a 10min sample that includes the author narrating a stressful story,then transitions to the the main narrator,chapter 1 (stressful too). 

The book is quite long winded. Ex."relationships are an essential source of support,comfort and  joy"

The way the nervous system affects mitochondria isn't explained well.

Pillar 4 is spirituality, but it doesn't have to be religion, it can be a big purpose, connection to nature ,feeling part of something bigger than oneself. 


What the website extra resources contains  (I was underwhelmed after what was promised tbh,probably because I'd seen the exercises before on YouTube by other people): 

1)comprehensive, personalized report of your level of dysregulation, covering the emotional, physical, and sensory components. This looks identical to the quiz one in the book in the first chapters.

2) Sensitivity profile,which leads to an explanation of the flower you fit in (orchid/dandelion/tulip) "leading to deeper self-awareness and tailored healing strategies." I didn't get much out of it,it was explaining how environment+genes interact & make you arrive at a certain level of hypersensitivity.ACES increase your risk of mental illness,nothing new or very helpful or what was promised to tailor healing strategies,supposedly there will be emails sent about my flower/sensitivity type.

3) Two videos with guided instructions,these are available on YouTube by different people (not the author) The Basic Exercise, modified from Stanley Rosenberg’s original method and The physiological sigh (Huberman Clips has a demonstration of this quick breathing exercise on YouTube) if you want to get a feel for what the book does, accessing not through the mind but through the body to help calm anxiety. (not mentioned in the book,but havening is another body based tool for anxiety,see Kate Truitt for free videos on YouTube).I was disappointed there was nothing new to me here.


4) A list of questions for a book club,they tend to be pretty long ,for example “Awe” is described as responses to experiences beyond what you’re used to. .... “awe” can have a deep effect on your nervous system. .....Have you ever experienced “awe?” How did the time you
experienced “awe” changed or impacted you?

greenteabookme's review

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5.0

Heal Your Nervous System is honestly the best kind of January book to read. I went through a pretty big trauma and life shake up a couple of years ago, and I’m still re-learning regulation and working to heal my nervous system and thought patterns. And for most people, Covid didn’t help ease anxiety either. So I’ve been reading about the nervous system a lot over the last couple of years, and I really appreciated the tactile practical advice and steps in this book. It’s a book that acknowledges how hard change is. It’s not selling an easy fix, but it also didn’t feel daunting, and I have appreciated the steps I’ve already implemented in my life and all the education and research summarized. There’s fantastic little quizzes that help you breakdown how regulated or dis-regulated you are too which I also found helpful.

I took my time reading it, because I really wanted to absorb it all. And it’s the kind of book I want on my bookshelf and will likely end up buying a copy of so I can keep refreshing or reading specific reminders.

Thanks so much to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group and Linnea Passaler for the arc to read. All thoughts and opinions are mine.

beyondevak's review

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4.0

Quick Summary: A gentle, educational guide focused on awareness, examination, regulation, and transformation

My Review: Heal Your Nervous System: The 5–Stage Plan to Reverse Nervous System Dysregulation by Linnea Passaler is a mind-body-health resource. It is geared towards self help.

About the Book: This informative aid provides insightful content on many things. I found the following topics particularly interesting (simplified so as to avoid spoilers).

- Assessing the regulatory state
- Recognizing stressors
- Healing - What to Do/Not to Do
- Implementing practices
- Functioning optimally
- Engaging with Others
- Connecting with the World

My Final Say: This book had so much appeal. It is functional and easy to digest. Everything is laid out in such a way that it comes across as doable versus overwhelming. I appreciated that it was presented with a conversational tone. I also liked that it provided space for assessment and expression. Lastly, I loved that it had rich references for readers who may want to go further with exploration of the material.

Other: Heal Your Nervous System makes it easy to tap into self. Readers will certainly appreciate the journey through the pages.

Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: G

Thanks to the author, to the publisher (Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds, Fair Winds Press), and to NetGalley for providing a digital ARC of this work in exchange for an honest review.

amythyst_'s review

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5.0

When talking about trauma, anxiety, mental health, etc - the nervous system has been sadly neglected from almost all of the conversations. As someone who struggles with a variety of mental as well as physical health challenges, the title and description of this book instantly struck me. I was surprised how much information is on here and how many new ideas I haven’t heard of in healing trauma this offered. I didn’t realize how much the nervous system plays a role! This book was very enlightening. I am definitely going to be purchasing a physical copy once it is released so I can use this as a handbook to implement in my own life,