Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn. Keeping Us Vital, or Making Us Sick?

You may be familiar with these responses, as they have been popularized in our culture as of late. They are very important responses that are instinctive, even reflexive, and are meant to keep us safe and out of harm’s way. The trouble is, our current hyped up, fast paced lives have our feet on the proverbial gas pedal most of the time….keeping these responses at the ready, or even fully active, for much more time than is good for our bodies.

But first, let’s break things down. I want to talk about the neurological and physiological mechanisms that are involved, as well as making sure that you have an awareness of what’s happening, and how to help yourself in (or around) those moments.