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Ep277 – “Freeze” as a Defense Mechanism

Ep277 – “Freeze” as a Defense Mechanism

Untoxicated Podcast

January 6, 202558m 39s

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Show Notes

Nervous system activation is often described as one of these four reactions: fight, flight, freeze or fawn. Sheri used all four tools to protect herself in her marriage to Matt during and after his active alcoholism. On this episode, the couple talks about how Matt misinterpreted Sheri’s reluctance to engage as a sign that she was waiting for his enlightened epiphanies. They also talk about steaming tomatoes and wind gusts in church.

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