Ah the Vagus Nerves
Last week my (rescue) dog Luna freaked out when the fireworks started. She’s a Husky German Shepard mix. And when she barks it’s loud. And even though I’m used to it, I still jumped. And my heart started beating fast and loud. And suddenly we were both on high alert, even though there really was no danger. I switched into down regulation mode. I slowed my out breaths, I wiggled my toes and felt…