
Hypervigilance At Work: Why You Can’t Relax After Shift
If you’re a first responder—whether you’re an EMT, paramedic, police officer, firefighter, or emergency nurse—you might know the feeling all too well: your shift ends, but your mind and body stay in high alert. You walk through the door, but you’re still “on,” tense and unable to relax. This ongoing sense of danger or urgency…