Neuroception describes the body scanning our environment for cues of safety or danger. We are unlikely to be aware of it but it is happening constantly at a subconscious level. The next time you notice butterflies in your tummy or sweaty palms or your breath quickening this is likely to be your nervous system picking up cues of danger- nueroception. Most of these cues will have been learnt in childhood as infants we constantly scanned our environment for cues of safety and danger.
January 01 2024