Freeze Isn’t Laziness. It’s Biology: Why the Freeze Response in CPTSD is Often Misunderstood
One of the most painful misunderstandings about freeze is the belief that it’s laziness. For people with CPTSD, freeze is not a lack of motivation. It’s a biological nervous system response to overwhelm. When you’re in freeze, it can look like you’re doing nothing. Tasks pile up. Motivation disappears. Even simple actions can feel impossibly […]
