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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Are You Really in Survival Mode?

"Survival mode" has become one of those wellness buzzwords-but most people using it have no idea what it really means. In my role as a trauma therapist, I've observed an increasing number of clients who come in believing they're in a state of survival. The source of their thinking? Not medical professionals, but AI chatbots, social media posts, and well-meaning influencers who misunderstand the term.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Quiet Ache of a Life Half-Lived

Emotional numbness may signal deeper struggles rather than mere tiredness.
True safety involves the ability to feel without becoming overwhelmed.
Living in survival mode can dull joy and connection.
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