
Cannot Rest? 6 Reasons Your System Stays Wired Even When You’re Off Duty
First Responders often hit the pillow exhausted yet feel like their body never fully turns off. This article explores why the nervous system stays activated,
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First Responders often hit the pillow exhausted yet feel like their body never fully turns off. This article explores why the nervous system stays activated,

Feeling on edge after shift isn’t a sign that something’s wrong with you — it’s a sign your nervous system is doing exactly what it

Stress in this job rarely shows up all at once. For most responders, it’s the slow burn — the steady accumulation of heavy calls, long

Turning off after shift isn’t as simple as walking out of the building. Your mind is still processing the calls, the decisions, the adrenaline, and
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Every shift ends. The work continues. Let’s rise well—together.