The article discusses "crisis-dependent functioning," a pattern observed in both clinical practice and personal experiences, where individuals require high levels of stress to function effectively. While this coping mechanism may yield short-term productivity, sustained stress can lead to cognitive impairments and alter brain structure. The phenomenon often originates in childhood due to trauma, resulting in struggles with emotions and fulfilling potential. To escape this cycle, individuals must recognize their patterns, develop new skills, and receive support to cultivate healthier functioning and relationships.
Exhaustion-dependent functioning is a cycle where people push through fatigue before resting, ultimately requiring pattern recognition and support to break free.
Constant heightened stress leads to impaired cognition and brain structure changes, reinforcing a need for activation to navigate day-to-day life.
Crisis-dependent functioning can start in childhood due to early trauma, resulting in difficulties with emotions while enabling survival-driven productivity.
Research shows that early trauma significantly influences negative outcomes in adulthood, including mental health and relationship challenges.
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