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.

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.

Type explanatory concept · Topic Body & mind responses · Term Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn Responses · Also known as Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn Responses

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