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What is functional freeze mode? Signs to be aware of

Published on Jan 26, 2024 04:09 PM IST
  • From feeling stuck inside an ice cube to facing a lack of connection with others, here are a few signs of functional freeze mode.
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Due to trauma or anxiety, or too much stress, a person may feel temporary immobilisation. This is known as functional freeze mode. "It’s when you seem okay on the outside, but inside, you feel stuck or limited, often due to prolonged stress," wrote Therapist Maythal Eshaghian. here's what functional freeze mode looks like.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 26, 2024 04:09 PM IST

Due to trauma or anxiety, or too much stress, a person may feel temporary immobilisation. This is known as functional freeze mode. "It’s when you seem okay on the outside, but inside, you feel stuck or limited, often due to prolonged stress," wrote Therapist Maythal Eshaghian. here's what functional freeze mode looks like.(Unsplash)

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In spite of having the desire to perform a particular task, we may not end up doing it at all. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 26, 2024 04:09 PM IST

In spite of having the desire to perform a particular task, we may not end up doing it at all. (Unsplash)

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Functional freeze mode often feels like being stuck inside an ice cube, not being able to come out of it. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 26, 2024 04:09 PM IST

Functional freeze mode often feels like being stuck inside an ice cube, not being able to come out of it. (Unsplash)

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We often hold difficult emotions inside and are afraid of facing the sensations that the emotions could bring. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 26, 2024 04:09 PM IST

We often hold difficult emotions inside and are afraid of facing the sensations that the emotions could bring. (Unsplash)

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When we are raised in a dysfunctional household, we may feel persistent stress and anxiety even in adulthood. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 26, 2024 04:09 PM IST

When we are raised in a dysfunctional household, we may feel persistent stress and anxiety even in adulthood. (Unsplash)

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We may face a lack of connection with others, and also with the actions that we perform, making us not being fully present. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 26, 2024 04:09 PM IST

We may face a lack of connection with others, and also with the actions that we perform, making us not being fully present. (Unsplash)

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