04/11/2026
Did you know that there are 5 different ways that your brain can react to something that it deems to be a threat to you?
Here are the 5 responses:
🥊 Fight: you fight the danger head on
✈️ Flight: you flee from the danger
❄ Freeze: you don't fight or flee from the danger
🙏 Fawn: you try to reason with the danger
😵💫 Flop: You faint because of the danger
Your Brain decides what response is best to give you the best chance of survival.
If you notice that your brain is hyperactive with giving threat responses, counseling may be a great place to unpack why your brain believes you're in danger!