Our bodies are "wired" to perform. Learning how to consciously modulate your internal sympathetic state is the key to unlocking optimal performance. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) facilitates survival by generating the fight-or-flight response and promotes recovery following activation (the ability to relax). The ANS achieves this by balancing two complementary systems: the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). For example, your ANS is currently adjusting your pupillary diameter, respiratory rate, blood pressure, heart rate, skin conductance, sweat production, sphincter tone and postural muscles (just to name a few) to allow you to focus your eyes to read this information without passing out, falling over, overheating or urinating on yourself. For PDF with full notes on our discussion and breathing: https://psychiatrypodcast.com/resources By listening to this episode, you can earn 0.75 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video. Join Dr. Eller on: Facebook: @PhysicalTherapyRX Instagram: rxpt_ Join David on Instagram: dr.davidpuder Twitter: @DavidPuder Facebook: DrDavidPuder

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