Not under attack.

The immune system is a stress response. Under threat, it activates, takes a lot of energy, and eliminates whatever is threatening us.

It's highly effective as long as it's temporary. It's highly dangerous when it's not.

In this moment, do you have a risk of a physical injury? In this moment, do you need to save yourself from a predator? In this moment, is there a starvation risk?

If yes, let's get the immune system running. Let's fix what needs fixing. Let's get you to a safe place.

If not, can you allow yourself to breathe? Can you soften the focus of your eyes? Can you let your shoulders drop?

Can you tell your defence forces that you are NOT under attack?

That you are safe. You are loved. You belong.

Because you are.