When we experience something traumatic or have been exposed to prolonged stress, it causes part of our brain, the amygdala, to go into hyperdrive where we see and feel threats in nonthreatening situations. This causes us to act in ways that we don't understand and can leave us feeling like we no longer have control over ourselves. The trauma response is often based on what your brain thinks will help you survive the current situation. Healthy stress responses aren't inherently bad as it helps you assert yourself in short-term situations. However, in the face of trauma, it can be taken to the extreme and become something wearing and unhealthy for your body. #trauma #therapist #traumatherapist #lcsw #ptsd #fightflightfreeze #therapy
