May 26 • General discussion
FAWN STATE
The fawn response occurs when the body attempts to maintain safety through pleasing, agreeing, smoothing conflict, fixing problems, over-giving, or adapting to the needs of others.
It may sound like:
“Sure, no problem.”
“I’m fine.”
“Whatever you prefer.”
“I don’t mind.”
“I can handle it.”
“I don’t want to disappoint anyone.”
Meanwhile, internally, the body may feel:
Collapsed.
Tightness in the throat.
Constriction in the chest.
Heaviness in the abdomen.
Disconnection from personal desire.
Confusion about what you genuinely want or need.
The fawn response is not weakness.
It is an adaptive survival strategy that may once have helped maintain connection, safety, love, acceptance, or protection.
‼️However, the body may eventually need to learn:
Connection does not require the abandonment of personal truth.
👉 TODAY’S QUESTION:
Where am I saying yes before determining whether it is genuinely true for me?
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