When you’re in dorsal vagal shutdown,your thoughts turn dark. “What’s the point?” “I’ll never get it right.” “Nobody wants me anyway.” “I’ll reject myself before they can do it.” It’s a quiet war that nobody sees. You isolate not because you want to—but because it...
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Dr. Nima
Turning Point
December 2018.I was 43 years old and miserable,sitting alone in a rented room with my dog Lucy. My condo?On Airbnb to pay the bills. My career?On hold. My life?A mess. I had achieved success in many areas of life—but not the one that mattered most: Love. I was stuck...
Sexless And Walking On Eggshells
The following has become a sad reality for many.See if you can relate. You’ve found yourself in a relationship that’s become a battlefield of unmet needs,silent frustrations, and emotional distance. You love each other deeply—at least, that’s what you tell yourself as...
Mastering Polarity: The Right Guide for Masculine/Feminine Dynamics
When I first started learning about polarity in relationships, it sounded like the magic bullet. Masculine. Feminine.Polarity equals attraction, right? Except, what if your relationship feels more like “push-pull” chaos than magnetic connection? What if you find...
Break Free From Attachment Wounds: Read This If You’re Single
Overthinking is a hell of a drug. I just spoke to an intelligent guy, who’s actually good looking… but he’s stuck in the love department. I see this all the time— attractive people who simply haven’t been able to connect with love. I remember after my last breakup,...
Loop of Doom
We get into relationships because we want to connect. Life is about love after all. But after the initial honeymoon phase, sh*t begins to get real. Imagine being caught in a pattern where no matter how hard you try to connect, you end up feeling more disconnected....
Emotional Literacy
Imagine this: You’re in a relationship that feels more like a minefield than a safe space. • You wake up wondering, “What mood will they be in today?” • A single word, a glance, or even silence sends your nervous system spiraling. • You’re constantly tiptoeing...
Blame
Betty was stuck in a codependent marriage. She didn’t know it at the time—she didn’t even have the language to define what it was. To her, it just felt like resentment. She was over-giving,constantly abandoning her own needs for his. She lived in a push-pull...
Fear of Abandonment Resolved
Curtis is a good-looking dude. When I see his Instagram videos—shirt off, abs on display— I admit I get a pang of jealousy. My dad bod under this shirt doesn’t compare. But looks only get you so far. Despite having no problem attracting women, Curtis faced one...