Narcissism Glossary

startling hard at the smallest sound

😳 A bodily response of survival-grade startle and reflex to faint sounds and movements, driven by a hyperaroused central nervous system.

Your body may simply still be scanning fast for danger.

Often seen in situations like these

A closing door, and your chest pounds, your body locks.

When this happens, try this

💡 Check the feeling in your feet and the objects around you — confirming whether here, now, is safe.

Type explanatory concept · Topic Body & mind responses · Term Exaggerated Startle Response · Also known as Exaggerated Startle Response

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