4. Freeze & the Polyvagal Theory
I got this wrong. I ended up speaking with Dr Porges (episode 15) and got some clarity on the use of the words "freeze" and "shutdown". There's a big difference. Listen to the "Shutdown" episode in episode 104 for more. I'm leaving this here because I think it's still valuable, just like all of 101-109; also for posterity, I suppose. But this information has been updated.
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Crisis resources:
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255
- National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233
- LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386
- National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673
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- Call 911 for emergency
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