Based on your answers, you most likely fall under the FREEZE response.
When you’re in “freeze” mode, your nervous system hits the brakes. You might feel stuck, numb, or disconnected, like your body and mind have paused. Deep down, your system believes stillness = survival.
Common symptoms you may experience:
Physical:
• Low energy or chronic fatigue
• Shallow breathing or holding your breath
• Feeling cold or heavy in your body
Mental:
• Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
• Trouble making decisions
Emotional:
• Numbness, emptiness, or disconnection
• Shame for not “doing enough”
Behavioral:
• Withdrawal or isolation
• Dissociation or “checking out”
• Difficulty starting or finishing tasks
There’s nothing wrong with this response.
Freeze is a deeply protective mechanism.
It’s your body’s emergency brake when action feels impossible.
This response whispers,
“It’s safer to pause than to push.”
With understanding, you can begin to welcome back gentle movement, safety, and aliveness.
What it truly needs is your patience.
The chance to ground, breathe, and trust your pace as your system slowly reawakens.
