The Forgotten Fear Response: Fawn
When we think of fear responses, most of us are familiar with fight, flight, and freeze. These instinctual reactions are hardwired into our nervous system, designed to help us survive threatening situations. But there’s a fourth response that’s often overlooked—fawning. Unlike its counterparts, the fawn response doesn’t involve running away, confronting the danger, or freezing in place. Instead, […]