Dean Jones

you’ve been trying to “get over it.”

your biology hasn’t gotten the memo 🧬

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you’ve done the therapy.

the journaling.

the breathwork.

the somatic work.

and weeks after a trigger, your nervous system still feels stuck in overdrive.

that doesn’t automatically mean you’re broken.

and it doesn’t mean it’s “all in your head.” 💡

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it may mean there’s another layer underneath the symptoms that hasn’t been investigated yet 🔬

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one place some practitioners look is methylation.

MTHFR is a gene involved in how the body processes folate and B12.

those nutrients help support methylation pathways involved in numerous functions throughout the body, including neurotransmitter metabolism and stress-response chemistry.

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when those pathways aren’t functioning optimally, some people report feeling like they stay stuck in stress responses longer than expected.

not because they’re weak.

not because they’re choosing it.

but because the biology underneath may be contributing to the experience.

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and this is where a lot of people get frustrated 🔥

therapy can be incredibly valuable.

medications can be valuable.

stress-management practices can be valuable.

all of those tools matter.

but sometimes there’s a deeper layer involving:

🧬 genetics
🥗 nutrient status
🔥 inflammation
🌱 gut health
🧠 nervous system regulation

that also deserves attention.

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that’s why complex stress responses often require a bigger investigation.

not because any one tool is wrong.

but because no single tool tells the whole story.

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the goal isn’t replacing therapy.

the goal isn’t replacing medical care.

the goal is understanding all the systems that may be contributing to why your body feels stuck. ❤️

because sometimes the missing piece isn’t more effort.

it’s a better map.

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