"NOTHING IS CONTAINING US EXCEPT OUR THOUGHTS
NOTHING LIMITS US EXCEPT OUR FEARS
NOTHING CONTROLS US EXCEPT OUR BELIEFS"
There is neither a better nor a worse life; it all depends on how we live it. By acting unconsciously and automatically, we gradually accumulate impurities, from our food and sensory experiences, that settle in our body and mind. This process disrupts our inner harmony, makes us lose control, and creates an imbalance that paves the way for illness.
STRESS - ADDICTION - TRAUMA
Constant stress, whether it comes from educational demands, social pressure, or potentially traumatic events, affects the brain from early childhood, leaving a lasting impact on its development. As we grow, this unresolved stress gradually drives the brain away from mindfulness, causing it to function on autopilot. The nervous system, continually stimulated and overwhelmed by sensory and cognitive overload (noise, information, screens, etc.), leads to a hyperactivation of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the stress response. Over time, this stress insidiously becomes chronic and disrupts the brain’s neurochemical balance, affecting sleep cycles, concentration, eating behaviors, and the quality of interpersonal relationships. This constant pressure increases the risk of anxiety disorders, depression, metabolic diseases, and self-destructive behaviors.
Addictions often reflect an unconscious attempt to regulate an emotional imbalance. They result from an alteration of the dopaminergic reward system caused by prolonged exposure to stress factors, unresolved traumas, or compensatory habits such as overeating, substance abuse, excessive screen time, or overactivity. When we turn to these stimuli, a surge of dopamine, endorphins, and adrenaline is triggered, providing a temporary illusion of well-being, power, or control. However, this feeling is fleeting, and the body, caught in a loop of neuro-hormonal imbalances, quickly develops tolerance and then dependence. The perceived lack then becomes a compelling physiological need, trapping the individual in a cycle of compulsions.
Trauma, on the other hand, is a deep wound to the nervous system caused by an event perceived as overwhelming, threatening, or uncontrollable. This trauma can be acute, such as an accident, loss, or assault, or repetitive, such as abuse, neglect, or rejection, especially during childhood, a critical period of brain development. What makes an event traumatic is not just the event itself, but the inability of the body to respond appropriately, often due to a lack of support or insufficient internal resources. Trauma disrupts the regulation of the autonomic nervous system, leading to hypervigilance or withdrawal, emotional disorganization, and altered perceptions of self and the world. Complex trauma, resulting from repeated injuries over time, deeply affects the brain's neurobiology, thus weakening the ability to form secure relationships, manage stress, and maintain psychological stability.
How to get out of it?
Adopting a holistic lifestyle allows us to replace bad habits with new, healthier practices. By gaining a deeper understanding of the physiological and psychological mechanisms involved—and through the regular practice of techniques that strengthen the nervous system—it is possible to balance hormonal secretions and promote overall regeneration. This gradual change helps break toxic patterns, leading to lasting mental stability and restored well-being.