Break Free from Functional Freeze and Reclaim Your Vitality
Take the First Step Towards Calm and Clarity
Feeling lost amid external demands, unable to center yourself.
Are you are living day-to-day in a way that just feels off, but it doesn't quite fit the mold of depression or anxiety. You’re still getting things done, but also feel disconnected, unmotivated, and kinda numb, with a low-level anxiety that just won't quit. It's like something's holding you back, but they can't quite put their finger on it. In public you pull of the daily demands, but on your own you get tried easily and neglect basic self care. If this sounds like you, you might be going through what we call “functional freeze”.
You might be prone to Functional Freeze if:
You’ve been in chronic stress for a long time with unrelenting external demands.
You grew up in a chaotic or emotionally unsafe household and needed to find a way to get through the situation.
Since a young age, it’s never been possible to connect to how you really feel because others weren’t capable of being there for you in a real way.
how i can help
Trauma Therapy to heal from Functional Freeze requires a gentle and intentional approach.
Your story holds profound depth, intricately woven with personal experiences and emotions. Building connections within therapy can sometimes feel like navigating uncharted waters, filled with challenges and risks. Throughout our sessions, we will delicately peel back the layers of your thoughts and feelings, prioritizing your comfort and well-being. Tailored trauma care will be diligently crafted to cater to your unique needs, providing a safe space for healing and growth. I deeply empathize with the complexities of this journey and recognize the importance of moving at a pace that feels right for you. Remember, adjusting to therapy is a gradual process that requires patience and understanding, and I am here every step of the way to offer unwavering support and guidance.
imagine if you…
Understood not only the science behind nervous system balancing but integrated the cues of safety available to you.
A healthy nervous system helps you react to the current situation. Clearing trauma enhances real-time awareness of your surroundings and moves your baseline anxiety levels.
Could partner with your body’s needs instead of using it to push and perform for others.
If you are in functional freeze you make decisions with your thoughts and not your body’s wisdom. Beginning to feel is key to know when to go and when to pause.
Had the clarity to decide consciously how to use your precious time and energy
Hustle culture is real and might be a badge of honor for you. You won’t hear me say generic advice like “slow down” or “add self care”. Instead, you will make choices that align with your values and feel clarity and purpose on your terms.
I want you to know:
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Let’s work together to metabolize the stored emotion that contributes to this nervous system
pattern and move into vitality and healing.
faqs
Common questions about therapy healing from functional freeze
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You don’t have to identify this all but yourself, but here are some signs to ask for further help and evaluation:
Persistent hum of anxiety like a feeling of “wired but tired”
Self Care is increasingly hard.
You want to isolate and it’s not the restorative alone time it once was
Your energy is always low and it can feel like walking through mud to get going in the morning
Your feelings mostly feel numb or bad. They lack nuance and persist for long periods
Most of your tasks happen only if its urgent or someone else holds you accountable
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Treatment for functional freeze differs from depression by focusing on present functioning, targeting specific symptoms like procrastination, utilizing somatic approaches, emphasizing activation, exploring trauma's role, and addressing perfectionism. Overall, treatment for functional freeze is tailored to address the specific symptoms and underlying mechanisms driving the freeze response, focusing on increasing activation, restoring balance to the nervous system, and promoting greater engagement with life.
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Lets start small. By booking a free consultation call I can hear more about your unique story and guide you to the best next step. You don’t have to figure it out on your own.
“Feelings of helplessness, immobility, and freezing. If hyperarousal is the nervous system’s accelerator, a sense of overwhelming helplessness is its brake. The helplessness that is experienced at such times is not the ordinary sense of helplessness that can affect anyone from time to time. It is the sense of being collapsed, immobilized, and utterly helpless. It is not a perception, belief, or a trick of the imagination. It is real.”
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