From physical signs to feeling like you’re failing at everything, here are some warning signs to know about.
From physical signs to feeling like you’re failing at everything, here are some warning signs we should be aware of.
Updated April 30, 2024 03:35 pm IST 6 photos
Prolonged exposure to trauma can lead to feelings of constantly feeling overwhelmed. This can cause the nervous system to resort to the last line of defense mechanism: the frozen state. “A freeze response occurs as your nervous system’s last line of defense: you are overwhelmed, overloaded, and have held it all together for too long,” wrote therapist Rebekah Ballagh. Here are some signs to watch out for. (Unsplash)
We may feel like we are not able to keep up with the changes in daily life. Whether at work or in our personal life, we can feel like we are failing at everything. (uninstall)
We may experience certain frozen moments where we feel overwhelmed to make decisions, hence we start to pause. (Pixabay)
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The body often shows signs of freezing response with somatic sensations, such as digestive problems or fatigue. (uninstall)
The absence of motivation is evident in the frozen state. We may feel like we don’t have a driving force to keep going. (uninstall)
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