Flight response

Flight, Fight, Freeze or Fawn

When we feel a sense of potential danger and fear our body instinctively goes into protective mode to keep us safe and this fear response starts in the part of the brain called the amygdala. The amygdala activates the fight or flight response and assesses the emotional significance of things that happen in our environment and decides whether or not something is a threat to you. Link in bio to get all your mental health needs.

💛The fawn response typically develops as a coping mechanism in response to trauma. When a child or adults natural fight or flight responses are ineffective or dangerous, they may learn to “fawn” as a way to survive. If this occurs in childhood, this pattern can persist into adulthood, leading to a habitual way of interacting with the world. Here are some signs of being stuck in the fawn response: 🌱 Prioritizing others’ comfort to feel safe. 🙇‍♂️ Overly pleasing others, neglecting your…

The fight or flight response is your body's way of keeping you safe, but being in this mode 24/7 can cause significant mental and physical damage. If you suspect you're stuck in fight or flight mode, there are plenty of ways to get back on track. Take our FREE Root Cause Analysis for Mind & Body Health to uncover the underlying issues and discover free solutions to help you regain balance and well-being. Find out more about: • Understanding the science behind the "fight or flight"…

In our modern pressurised society we are living almost permanently in 'Fight or Flight' mode. This is unnatural to our body. We are only designed to momentarily experience this Fight or Flight mode, to help us flee from danger. If you have ever watched a nature programme on TV, the herd in the wild experiences this Fight or Flight state when confronted by a predator. Moments later the herd is again at ease once the danger has passed. All of the elevated levels of stress and the accompanying…