Feeling Stuck? Understanding the Freeze Response and How to Feel Alive Again

Feeling Stuck? Understanding the Freeze Response and How to Feel Alive AgainBy: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 29/11/2024

The freeze response is not something to “fix”; it’s part of our natural human experience, a response that has helped us survive moments of great challenge. Healing simply requires us to find ways to feel safe, supported, and connected enough to re-engage with life.

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Feeling Stuck? Understanding the Freeze Response and How to Feel Alive Again

Why Am I So Reactive? The Science Behind Overreactions—and How to Regain Control

Why Am I So Reactive? The Science Behind Overreactions—and How to Regain ControlBy: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 21/09/2024

Reactivity is a survival mechanism. When we react, it’s because our nervous system perceives a threat, even if it’s not an immediate physical danger. Reactivity is fast, automatic, and exaggerated—our bodies are primed to act quickly to avoid harm.

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Why Am I So Reactive? The Science Behind Overreactions—and How to Regain Control