Survival responses like fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and collapse can keep trauma survivors trapped in patterns of fear, exhaustion, and emotional dysregulation. In this article, we explore practical healing techniques—such as somatic exercises, vagal toning, and neuroplasticity—to help rewire the nervous system and break free from survival mode.
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The fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and collapse responses are the body’s survival mechanisms, but trauma can cause them to remain stuck in overdrive. In this article, we explore the science behind these responses, how they manifest in daily life, and why understanding them is the first step toward healing.
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