Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve Self-Exercises for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Autism by Stanley Ros
A practical guide to understanding the cranial nerves
as the key to our psychological and physical wellbeing.
Drawing from the polyvagal theory of Steven Porges-one of
the biggest new developments in human neurobiology-author
Stanley Rosenberg explains in simple terms how the vagus nerve,
in particular, has a strong role in determining our psychological
and emotional state, especially when it comes to how we relate and
react to other people. Anxiety, panic attacks, depression,
social withdrawal, anger, and destructive behavior are signs
of lack of proper function in the ventral vagus.
This book offers self-help exercises that can help restore vagal
function and make it easier to interact with others.
Those suffering from anxiety, depression, panic, and trauma will
find much that is useful here, as well as those with physical ailments
such as chronic pain and digestive problems. Additionally, because the
vagus nerve is a key regulator of social interaction, therapy for proper
vagal functioning has great potential for helping those with autism spectrum
disorders.