Fight - Flight - Freeze - Fawn - Analyzing the Abuse and Trauma ResponsesFight - Flight - Freeze - Fawn - Analyzing the Abuse and Trauma Responses
Narcissism Recovery Podcast
Yitz Epstein unpacks the four trauma responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and offers guidance on healing from past abuse.
10:07•23 Nov 2020
Understanding Trauma Responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn
“In the long run, these immediate reactions and later on defense mechanisms serve to distract the individual from actually facing themselves and healing, so in the long run they actually become a massive distraction.”
Why do we react the way we do when faced with trauma or abuse? In this insightful episode of the 'Narcissism Recovery Podcast', Yitz Epstein breaks down the four primary trauma responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. Yitz explains how our upbringing and early experiences shape these responses and influence how we handle danger as adults. If you had a stable childhood, you might have a balanced approach to stress.
But for those who faced repeated trauma, one or two of these responses can become dominant, limiting their ability to cope effectively. Yitz also delves into how these reactions can distract us from facing our true selves and hinder our healing journey. This episode offers practical advice on recognizing and overcoming these patterns, making it essential listening for anyone seeking to move past trauma and build healthier relationships.
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