How do I stop feeling jumpy and on edge all the time?
Trauma & Grief
Hypervigilance is a common trauma response; grounding techniques and creating a safe environment can help calm your nervous system.
Feeling constantly on edge, or hypervigilant, is your nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight mode after a traumatic experience. It's exhausting. Practice anxiety/what-is-grounding-and-how-to-use-it" class="internal-link">5-4-3-2-1 techniques to bring yourself back to the present moment. Create a safe and predictable home environment to signal to your body that the danger has passed.