How To Break Out Of A Freeze ResponseHow To Break Out Of A Freeze Response
The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast
Do you ever experience a sense of detachment from your surroundings? Even in the presence of others, you might feel as though you're not fully engaged. My former spouse exhibited covert narcissistic traits, and I found myself stuck in a freeze...
15:06•16 Apr 2024
Breaking Free from the Freeze Response: Practical Tips for Healing
Episode Overview
- Understanding what a freeze response is and its effects on your body and mind.
- Practical ways to break out of a freeze response and feel more present.
- The Voo Breath technique to bring energy back into your body.
- How covert narcissistic abuse can lead to a functional freeze state.
- Recognising and addressing dissociation in everyday life.
“I was totally dissociated from my world. It looked like I was present, but I was living in a world of functional freeze”
Ever felt like you're present but not really there? This episode of The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast dives into the 'freeze response' - a survival mechanism that can leave you feeling disconnected from reality. Host Caroline Strawson, a seasoned trauma therapist, shares her personal experience of living in a functional freeze for decades due to covert narcissistic abuse.
She explains how this response is a natural reaction to perceived danger and offers practical techniques to break free from it. One standout method discussed is the 'Voo Breath', a breathing technique designed to bring energy back into your body and help you feel more present. Caroline's candid reflections and expert advice provide a comforting guide for anyone feeling stuck in a freeze response.
Tune in to understand how to restore your old self and reconnect with the world around you.
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