Face Her Fear Quotes

“Insomnia is one of the ways that stress and anxiety, particularly surrounding trauma, manifest physically. It can be crippling.”
― Lisa Regan, Face Her Fear

“using the box-breathing technique she had learned along with everyone else during their first group session. She emptied her lungs of air. Then, she breathed in through her nose for four seconds; held it for four seconds; exhaled for a four-count; held that for four more seconds and began again.”
― Lisa Regan, Face Her Fear

“It’s called neurogenic tremoring. It helps release muscle tension, burn off your adrenaline. Get your body back to a more neutral place.”
― Lisa Regan, Face Her Fear

“Has your therapist ever recommended a body scan?”
― Lisa Regan, Face Her Fear

“Nothing can protect any of us from traumatic things happening. We can be careful. Avoid certain situations, try to prepare for any eventuality, and still get blindsided by something absolutely horrifying.”
― Lisa Regan, Face Her Fear

“Hypervigilance is extremely common in complex PTSD cases. Your brain and your body are constantly on high alert, trying to be ready in case something else traumatic occurs, so that it can protect you.”
― Lisa Regan, Face Her Fear