37 - I'm terrified of my symptoms—how to respond differently even when it feels impossible

The Real Work with Maggie Sterling · Apr 7, 2026 · 18m

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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…