@drcshala: 🫖 The whistle comes before the boil. A tea kettle doesn’t suddenly boil over—it builds pressure first. Then comes the whistle, warning you that the heat is getting too high. Your nervous system does the same. Tight shoulders. Racing thoughts. Irritability. Shallow breathing. Headaches. Restlessness. Feeling overwhelmed by little things. Those may be your body’s whistle. Nervous system regulation is learning to notice the warning signs and turn down the heat before you boil over. Pause. Breathe. Ground. Move. Rest. Ask for help. Don’t wait until you’re boiling to listen to your body. The whistle was the message. 🧠🫖 #trauma #MentalHealth #Therapy #military #HealingJourney