A dysregulated nervous system habituates maladaptive behaviors intended to relieve stress but that are temporary and disruptive and contribute to problems as they do not address and mitigate underlying causes of a pattern of manifestations that are extreme.

Examples:

anger outbursts

avoidance of any kind (BrainBodyBEing)

binging of any kind (alcohol, drugs, shopping, working, etc.)

bottling and hiding feelings resulting to deceit and deception

fantasizing

isolation

self-harm

withdrawal (emotional, financial, physical, psychological, social, verbal)