37 - I'm terrified of my symptoms—how to respond differently even when it feels impossible
Podcast: The Real Work with Maggie SterlingPublished On: Tue Apr 07 2026
Description: Get my nervous system sensitization course Take the nervous system sensitization quiz Nervous system sensitization makes responding differently feel completely impossible — and that feeling is lying to you. If you know what you're supposed to do but can't make yourself do it when symptoms are high, you're not broken. This is one of the most common places people get stuck — and it's exactly what's keeping them from getting better. In this episode, Maggie breaks down why it feels impossible, why that feeling isn't a stop sign, and how to take action anyway — even in the middle of a flare-up. You'll learn why waiting for symptoms to calm down before taking action makes everything worse, why fear and symptom spikes are not signs that something has gone wrong, and why bravery, confidence, and readiness only come after you're already in motion — never before. If you've been stuck in this loop for months or years, this episode is for you.
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