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Fight, flight, and freeze responses are natural reactions to trauma from "summary" of Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine,Ph.D.
When faced with a traumatic event, our bodies respond in ways that are deeply rooted in our evolutionary past. These automatic reactions are designed to help us survive in dangerous situations. The fight response prepares us to confront the threat head-on, using our strength and aggression to defend ourselves. The flight response, on the other hand, prompts us to flee from danger, seeking safety and escape. Finally, the freeze response causes us to become immobile, like a deer in headlights, hoping to go unnoticed by the predator. These responses are not voluntary; they are instinctual reactions that are triggered in the face of overwhelming danger. In the wild, these responses serve a critical function, helping animals to survive life-threatening situations. However, in the modern world, where threats are often psychological rather than physical, these responses can become maladaptive, lea...
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