Hello, welcome to Stimulus Pauze.
This site was created by me (Ineke) as a kind of summary of the road I took myself to help my nervous system recover.
My nervous system had become completely dysregulated after going through a severe infection.
I learned that your nervous system can be dysregulated not only with psychological trauma (PTSS), stress or burnout but certainly also with physical conditions such as bacterial or viral infections, MCAS, Fibromyalgia etc.
In addition, I learned that our nervous system works closely together with our immune system. It is clear to me that in order to have a healthy body you need a balanced nervous system!
From my profession, I am a psychologist, I worked for years with trauma therapy. After my own experience with illness, I noticed that (emdr) therapy alone, was not enough for me to heal my nervous system.
I started diving into scientific research and testing different ways to favorably influence my nervous system.
In addition, I had several diagnostic tests taken to gain insight into my genetics (DNA) and stresshormone values such as cortisol. I enjoyed getting concrete insight.
With these insights and knowledge, I started testing out different products and ways to de-stimulate.
That's how I came into contact with breath training. I studied the Wim Hof Method, Buteyko and Epiphora methode . I also practiced breathing with the help of the breath coach Moonbird discovered.
I have tried different acupressure mats tested it and noticed that it provided a very pleasant physical relaxation after only a few minutes! At one point I even fell asleep on my acupressure mat haha.
I also started looking into training my Vagus Nerve in different ways.
I did this by doing eye movement exercises, doing cold training, meditating and using the Amofit en daarna de Nurosym Vagus Nerve. Dit is een apparaatje wat electromagnetische golven uitzendt waardoor je deze zenuw op een gunstige manier traint en verstevigt.
In addition, I experienced benefits for a period of time from using a weighted blanket and with the use of supplements such as Omega-3, Magnesium and Lions mane.
I can now say that my nervous system is much better balanced and I am much less reactive to stimuli.
This is really nice to experience! Nice also to see this back in the Garmin stress score
I experience more calmness, no more being in alert mode all the time and more space to choose how I react instead of immediately shooting into action mode and being reactive.
I can say that this has been a very intensive and lengthy search and that is why I got the idea to summarize all my experiences and bundle them in one place so that if you are also searching, you have less work to do. It can be quite a puzzle and if you are not comfortable in your own skin, it is extra difficult.
Because I am so enthusiastic about the results of the products that I have used with satisfaction, I am happy to share this knowledge and offer some products at a discount.
In addition, I will share information, experiences and scientific insights in my blogs De-stress Talk (Blog) about the relationship between the nervous system and physical disorders, the role of the Vagus Nerve and how to strengthen it.
I hope all the information is helpful and if you have any questions about a product, you can send an email to info@prikkelpauze.nl.
Disclaimer: All that has helped me may also help you but there is no guarantee. Every recovery journey is unique. For all products (with the exception of supplements) at least you can try them and if you don't like them, you can send them back with a guaranteed refund.
The products and discounts are based on affiliate collaborations. You pay less or the same for a product and I receive a small percentage of the purchase. This allows me to cover the costs for this site and continue to blog, share information and experiences on de-stimulation and relaxation.
The best version of yourself is your relaxed self!
With love Ineke
