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Freeze response

When overwhelmed, the nervous system sometimes locks into immobility or numbness rather than fighting or fleeing—this freeze response is protective in the moment but can leave you feeling trapped or disconnected. Gently thawing this freeze, through body awareness and safe movement, is part of returning to wholeness.

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