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For many, money triggers stress responses that feel like danger to the nervous system. This article explains how your body reacts to financial stress and offers tools to rewire these responses for healthier money habits.

Money and the Nervous System

Financial stress activates fight, flight, or freeze responses, impacting decision-making, anxiety levels, and overall well-being.

Signs Money Feels Unsafe

• Chronic worry about bills or debts
• Avoidance of financial tasks
• Impulse spending as a coping mechanism
• Physical symptoms like headaches or insomnia

Rewiring Your Response

• Practice mindfulness and deep breathing
• Build a financial safety net to reduce anxiety
• Use positive affirmations around money
• Seek therapy or coaching for trauma-related stress

By calming your nervous system, you can create a safer relationship with money and make empowered financial decisions.