06/03/2026
The freeze response is when the nervous system becomes overwhelmed, and everything inside slows down.
You may feel stuck.
Your mind goes blank.
Tasks feel impossible to start.
It can look like procrastination, but often it's the body protecting itself from stress that feels too big to handle.
You're not lazy.
Your nervous system is trying to survive.
With safety, support, and patience, movement slowly returns.
