Flight response

The flight or flee response to trauma is commonly see in the wild when a lion chases his prey. If the prey is lucky it will out run the lion and survive. As humans we too have the flight response when faced with a threat. When we are fearful of our lives or feel a […]

Picture this: you're standing at the edge of a vast savannah, your eyes scanning the horizon for predators. Your body is a coiled spring, ready to leap into

It's crucial to acknowledge that our instinctual responses can be intense, but it's important to recognize that fight, flight, freeze, and fawn are all natural ways our bodies handle stress 😮‍💨 By understanding these responses, we can effectively manage our reactions and successfully navigate challenging situations🫶🏽

Fawning — also called please-and-appease — is a trauma response that can have deep impacts on your relationships and your sense of self.

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There are heaps of things we can do to support our "rest and digest" response. But, sometimes doing less supports us more. Here are things to stop doing to support our parasympathetic nervous system.