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Complex trauma is a type of psychological distress that goes beyond a single traumatic event. It often arises from prolonged exposure to stressful, harmful, or abusive situations, especially during childhood. Unlike acute trauma, which can result from a single event like an accident or natural disaster, complex trauma develops over time and can deeply affect your sense of self, relationships, and overall well-being. What is Complex Trauma? Complex trauma typically results fro

When we think about stress or trauma, we often picture running away or fighting back. But sometimes, the body responds by pausing, shutting down, or “freezing.” This is called the freeze response, one of the body’s natural survival mechanisms. It’s your nervous system’s way of saying, “I need to protect myself by becoming still.” The freeze response isn’t a weakness or a failure to act. It’s an adaptive survival strategy your body developed to protect you from harm when other

When we think about stress or trauma, fear and panic often come to mind. But for many people, stress shows up as anger, defensiveness, or confrontation. This is called the fight response, one of the body’s natural survival mechanisms, and it’s your nervous system’s way of saying, “Something here feels unsafe, and I need to protect myself.” The fight response isn’t a character flaw or a sign that someone is “too aggressive.” It’s your body doing what it’s designed to do: keep

Have you ever felt the urge to stay busy all the time, avoid difficult conversations, or mentally “check out” when emotions get intense? Maybe rest feels uncomfortable, or slowing down brings up anxiety rather than relief. These experiences may be connected to the flight response, one of the body’s automatic survival reactions. The flight response isn’t a personal flaw or a lack of willpower. It’s your nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do to keep you safe. What