Poor Interoception? Here’s What You Can Do About It
Interoception deeply influences both mental and physical health. Research suggests that a higher degree of interoceptive awareness has been linked to enhanced mental health, while lower interoceptive awareness is associated with several mental disorders. For instance, people suffering from depression may have a reduced ability to perceive bodily si... See more
Interoception and autism : body awareness challenges for those with ASD
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One obstacle that prevents people from trusting their intuition is the thought of being responsible for figuring out what their bodies need. In many ways, this feels harder than having an external “expert” voice tell them what to eat and how to move. But playing with the word “responsibility” makes it much less intimidating: response ability simply
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We can cultivate this awareness in ourselves by regularly “checking in” with our bodily sensations, thoughts, and feelings, by making sure that our lifestyle is supporting us in the ways we need it to, and by including some form of mindfulness in everyday life.