Overgiving, Shutting Down, Escaping: Normal Responses, Not Flaws
All of us experience our own version of a stress or trauma response — it’s part of being human. While our reactions may look different, we all respond in some way: sometimes it shows up outwardly, and other times it’s an internal storm no one else can see.
When stress or trauma becomes chronic, our nervous system can get “stuck,” which over time may affect our mental, physical, emotional, and even spiritual health.