Narcissism Glossary
fight, flight, freeze, fawn
🧍 Fight, flight, freeze, fawn is a trauma-education model describing the reactions that can arise under threat. Of these, 'fawn' is a term widely used in popular trauma education.
Not a formal diagnostic classification — and these reactions determine no one's character or responsibility.
Not a formal diagnostic classification — and these reactions determine no one's character or responsibility.
Often seen in situations like these
The words wouldn't come, so you stayed still — and the anger only arrived at home. Sometimes an unwanted apology goes first, just to end the scene.
When this happens, try this
💡 First confirm you're somewhere safe. If so, rather than prosecuting that reaction, attend — as much as feels comfortable — to the tension still held in your body. You can pre-choose a short sentence, or a person to call, for the next similar moment.