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Functional Freeze: Feeling Stuck but Not Depressed
Functional freeze refers to a mild-to-moderate version of the nervous system’s freeze response. When the brain perceives threat that feels inescapable or overwhelming, it can activate a shutdown response rather than fight-or-flight.¹
In acute danger, freeze helps conserve energy and increase survival. In modern life, however, freeze can activate in response to chronic stress, pressure, or prolonged overwhelm.
The Team at Upper East Side Psychology
Mar 3
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