Is Dorsal Vagal Shutdown Normal?

I answer a listener's comment on dorsal vagal shutdown—is it normal or abnormal? I think shutdown is an expected, likely outcome in an individual's specific life context.

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Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (99147).