When the Body Says Stop: Your Nervous System Knows Before You Do by Mae Larkin - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details:. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789370038363. Publisher: Rupa Publications. Age Range: Adult. Overview:. When The Body Says Stop is a calm, practical guide for readers who have spent years overriding their own limits. Mae Larkin speaks directly to anyone who has ignored headaches, tight shoulders, or sudden exhaustion while pushing through work, caregiving, or constant digital demands. This new paperback reframes rest as essential maintenance rather than weakness, showing how the nervous system signals strain long before burnout hits. It is a compassionate, evidence-informed companion for anyone ready to rebuild a sustainable rhythm and listen to what their body has been trying to say all along.. About the Book:. Centred on reclaiming agency over an overworked body, When The Body Says Stop blends accessible science with relatable, lived scenarios. Larkin translates nervous system research into everyday language, helping readers recognise how chronic stress keeps the body locked in a state of high alert long after the original pressure has passed. The tone stays warm, non-judgmental, and grounded, inviting readers to map their own thresholds without guilt or self-blame. Familiar situations - overbooked calendars, caregiving duties, late-night emails, the urge to say yes to everything - are used to illustrate practical steps: pause, breathe, renegotiate commitments, and protect genuine recovery time. The result is a readable, well-structured framework for redrawing personal limits so fatigue no longer dictates daily choices. Reflective prompts and concise chapter summaries turn insight into repeatable habit. Larkin also offers language for family, workplace, and healthcare conversations, helping readers advocate for themselves and the people they care for. Whether recovering from burnout, managing anxiety, or simply seeking a kinder pace, readers gain empathy alongside concrete tools, reframing the body's "stop" signals as protection rather t