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Important Reminders About Dysregulation
Dysregulation looks different in different people and different circumstances; but three important things to remember about dysregulation:
- It is a part of the condition of being human, it happens to all of us. Remember, it happens to others, too.
- It is not a moral failure. Yes, it can have consequences that need repair and reconciliation. Yes, we can work to expand our WOT and learn to better self-regulate. But this still does not mean that dysregulation is a sign or symptom of moral failing. Judging yourself is likely increase their occurrence; compassionate (courageous) self-awareness and self-discovery are helpful.
- Dysregulation comes as a result of our sense of safety being overwhelmed and is a function of our autonomic nervous system. This means the responses are largely beyond our control, particularly as they are activated (turned on and turned up). The further we go outside our WOT, the more our dysregulation will increase. It is usually helpful to learn more about our safety needs so that we can take increasing responsibility for our own safety.
