Most of us have heard of the body’s stress responses: fight, flight, or freeze. These primal survival strategies are built into our nervous system to keep us safe when we sense danger. But in recent years, therapists have identified a fourth response: fawning. A recent New York Times article, “How ‘Fawning’ Is Ruining Your Relationships,” …Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn: Understanding Your Stress Responses and How They Shape Relationships Read More »
