Disorganized Attachment
Disorganized attachment arises when caregivers oscillate between being safe and dangerous, leading to confusion and internal conflict. This can manifest in feelings of being overwhelmed, especially when faced with tasks or difficult conversations, resulting in a freeze response where individuals feel paralyzed despite the pressure to act. The struggle between the desire to engage and the inability to do so can leave people feeling exhausted and stuck for years.In this clip
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The Mark Groves Podcast
Unlocking Secure Attachment: The Nervous System's Role in Our Relationships with Sarah Baldwin
Related Questions
Is there a third state besides fight and flight in response to stress, often referred to as freeze, in the episode Unlocking Secure Attachment: The Nervous System's Role in Our Relationships with Sarah Baldwin and the clip Protective States Explained?
How can Sarah Baldwin help in shifting away from thinking patterns that cause dysregulation in the episode Unlocking Secure Attachment: The Nervous System's Role in Our Relationships with Sarah Baldwin and the clip Nervous System Regulation from episode #206: The Attachment Theory & Nervous System Connection with Sarah Baldwin and the clip The Power of Connection?