Freeze Is Not A Toxic Trait
Your fear,
fatigue,
depression,
overwhelm,
detachment,
avoidance,
procrastination,
lack of motivation,
feelings of helplessness,
and desire to isolate
are not personality defects or toxic traits.
They are symptoms of an overburdened nervous system stuck in the freeze response.
Some things you can do now to start to move out of freeze…
Deep breathing
Grounding exercises
Move your body
Meditation
Practice self-compassion
Connect with supportive people
Somatic Experiencing