The Response Can Trap Trauma
When faced with danger, the body may enter a fight, flight, or freeze state. If a person freezes and doen’t fully release the energy afterward, trauma can become stuck.
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Trauma isn’t just a psychological issue; it also gets trapped in the nervous system and muscles, affecting physical and emotional well-being.
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