In psychology and neurobiology, the freeze response is one of the foundational autonomic survival mechanisms triggered by the sympathetic nervous system in response to perceived extreme threat, danger, or trauma, alongside fight and flight. When escaping or fighting is impossible, the brain and body enter a state of hyper-aroused physical immobilization, conserved energy, and acute psychological dissociation. This instinctive response can manifest in humans facing acute trauma, overwhelming stress, or chronic anxiety.
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