When in a calm state dominated by ventral vagal pathways and the social engagement system, neuroception is less likely to reactively trigger defensive states and behaviors. If our neuroception is miscalibrated, it sends a signal of danger when we’re actually safe, or it sends a signal of safety when we’re actually in danger.
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