In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Steps to Ease the Pressure on Your Nervous System
By Zahraa Badr Al-Amiri
Introduction 🌿
If you’ve been living for a long time feeling constantly “tense,” even when you’re quiet, with nothing outwardly showing that you’re stressed — yet inside your head it’s crowded with thoughts and pressure… You feel like a weight is pressing on your chest, your sleep is shallow, your mind is always busy, and you’ve started believing this is “normal”… then you need to know one simple truth that can change your life.
The truth is: this state is not normal. Your nervous system is overstimulated and urgently needs rest.
What Does “A Pressured Nervous System” Mean? đź§
Your nervous system is like the control center inside you:
- Sympathetic nervous system: Activated in danger — gets you ready to fight or flee.
- Parasympathetic nervous system: Handles rest, digestion, and sleep.
When we live under ongoing stress — even if it’s not obvious — the body gets stuck in “alert mode.” Your nervous system keeps working as if you’re always in danger.
Symptoms: Disturbed sleep, headaches, palpitations, poor focus, even chronic illness.
How Can You Help Yourself? đź’ˇ
1. Learn to Calm Your Body and Mind First
The body sends signals to the mind — not only the other way around.
Start your day with:
- Deep belly breathing (inhale 4 seconds – exhale 6 seconds)
- Gentle stretching with slow breathing
- Moments without stimulation: no phone, no harsh lighting
Then speak to your mind:
“Stay in a place of rest, nothing is chasing you right now.”
Repeat daily until your subconscious believes it.
2. Reduce the Noise Around You
Not just sound — also the noise of news, comparisons, and draining people.
- Limit social media time
- Choose calm, positive content
- Listen to rain sounds or soft music
- Take walks sometimes without headphones — notice your footsteps and the air
3. Express Your Emotions
Many of us were raised to suppress emotions, but bottled-up feelings create chronic stress.
- Set aside time to write your feelings
- Even if you don’t know the cause, writing helps release tension
4. Add Activities that Naturally Relax Your Nervous System
- Walking or relaxation-based exercise
- A warm massage session
- Laughter (comedies, shows, or plays)
- Enough high-quality sleep
- Safe physical touch (a hug or holding hands)
5. Replace “I Must Control Everything” with “I Can Be at Peace No Matter What Happens”
Sometimes stress comes from believing you must control everything. Keep reminding yourself: “I can be okay even if not everything goes my way.”
The Result 🎯
Your life won’t be perfect, but your nervous system will finally get a chance to rest. You’ll start working with it like a teammate — instead of fighting it with constant stress. And every time you feel tension or anxiety, you’ll know how to support yourself.
A Message for Everyone 📢
- You don’t need to hit rock bottom before starting to rest
- Your nervous system works 24/7 to protect you — but it needs downtime
- Each time you calm yourself, refuse external pressure, and allow your feelings to be expressed, you are actually healing yourself
Final Advice ❤️
Your relationship with your nervous system is like a marriage — build it on love and harmony. Life becomes calmer when you calm yourself from within.