Survival mode
3 warning signs you’re stuck in it and how to get out
The “fight or flight response” is a fundamental concept of the stress response in the human body.
When we feel in danger or are under extreme stress, our body responds by switching into survival mode. This is normal and a good thing. However, this condition can persist over time and have a negative impact on our health and well-being. In the video you will find out the three warning signals.
Survival mode protects us from immediate dangers and threats by preparing our bodies and minds to act quickly. When we find ourselves in a potentially dangerous situation, Survival Mode allows us to react at lightning speed to protect our lives. In many ways, this condition is a life-saving mechanism that supports us in challenging situations.
Psychology: Always ready to fight or flee?
But it can also happen that survival mode becomes a permanent state and affects us in situations that actually do not pose an immediate danger. This can cause us to overreact to everyday stressors or find ourselves constantly in a state of alert, even when there is no immediate threat. In the video, you’ll learn how to know when you’re stuck in survival mode and how you can take steps to get out of this state and start living a more balanced, healthy life.
Source used: myself.de, jcmh.org