A. Bio-reactions
I’ve experienced all of the bio-reactions at various times during my life. When I was 15 years old, I got into trouble with some friends. This was a time that I experienced the “freeze” bio-reaction and I stopped interacting with anyone. I have always experienced the “flight” reaction when I encounter clowns and will avoid being near one. Currently, I sometimes experience the “fight” reaction when I think about returning to school.
A1. Bio-Reaction Experienced
When I was detained with my group of friends for alcohol possession as a minor, my “clamming up” was a clear example of the “freeze” bio-reaction. I would not interact with my peers; I would not freely talk with the authorities; and, I did not communicate with my parents when they arrived to pick me up. Just like an animal that becomes immobile to fake its own death when caught, we sometimes shut down when …show more content…
In doing so, I have put much thought into the constraints that will be placed upon my home life, family time, free time, and my work. I have discussed this at length with my family. However, my spouse seems to struggle with the realities of this. I have found myself increasingly angry with him when this is discussed.
A3. Physical and Emotional Reactions
In looking back at the bio-reactions that I’ve identified, I have noticed a few things about my physical and emotional reactions to each of these three responses. When I experienced the “freeze” reaction at age 15, I felt a sense of dread and helplessness. I felt frozen; as though I could not say anything that would affect the situation I was in. When encountering clowns, I have felt anxious, restless, trapped, and like I need to escape. When discussing school life with my family, I have had feeling of anger, I have cried, and have felt tension in my jaw. (trauma-recovery.ca, 2013)
A4. Awareness
The explanation of why it is important to be aware of bio-reactions is logical and
I’ve experienced all of the bio-reactions at various times during my life. When I was 15 years old, I got into trouble with some friends. This was a time that I experienced the “freeze” bio-reaction and I stopped interacting with anyone. I have always experienced the “flight” reaction when I encounter clowns and will avoid being near one. Currently, I sometimes experience the “fight” reaction when I think about returning to school.
A1. Bio-Reaction Experienced
When I was detained with my group of friends for alcohol possession as a minor, my “clamming up” was a clear example of the “freeze” bio-reaction. I would not interact with my peers; I would not freely talk with the authorities; and, I did not communicate with my parents when they arrived to pick me up. Just like an animal that becomes immobile to fake its own death when caught, we sometimes shut down when …show more content…
In doing so, I have put much thought into the constraints that will be placed upon my home life, family time, free time, and my work. I have discussed this at length with my family. However, my spouse seems to struggle with the realities of this. I have found myself increasingly angry with him when this is discussed.
A3. Physical and Emotional Reactions
In looking back at the bio-reactions that I’ve identified, I have noticed a few things about my physical and emotional reactions to each of these three responses. When I experienced the “freeze” reaction at age 15, I felt a sense of dread and helplessness. I felt frozen; as though I could not say anything that would affect the situation I was in. When encountering clowns, I have felt anxious, restless, trapped, and like I need to escape. When discussing school life with my family, I have had feeling of anger, I have cried, and have felt tension in my jaw. (trauma-recovery.ca, 2013)
A4. Awareness
The explanation of why it is important to be aware of bio-reactions is logical and