Tag: hypervigilance
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Managing Hypervigilance: Tips and Strategies for Coping with Chronic Alertness and Sensitivity to Threats
Hypervigilance is a state of constant, heightened alertness and sensitivity to potential threats or dangers. It is often a result of chronic traumatic experiences in childhood, and can manifest in various ways. These may include feelings of fear or panic in the body, worry about what other people think, and avoidance of crowds or social…