Caroline Strawson
Caroline Strawson
The Fawn Trauma Response To A Narcissist
The Fawn Trauma Response To A Narcissist
The Fawn Trauma Response To A Narcissist
Tuesday 31st May 2022
Understand the Fawn Trauma Response in narcissistic abuse and learn how to overcome people-pleasing behaviors with Caroline Strawson's expert guidance.
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Get the buttons here!The Fawn Trauma Response: Navigating People-Pleasing in Narcissistic Relationships
It's your interpretation of the narcissist behavior, triggering old wounds that you have, causing your system to go into full-blown activation to try and minimize the pain that you have felt, because it's almost like: oh my goodness. Okay, we need to please this person right now, because if we don't, it's going to take me back to when my mother or father was mean to me and I felt not good enough, and that was really really painful.
Ever felt like you're constantly walking on eggshells around a narcissist, doing everything you can to keep the peace? You might be experiencing the Fawn Trauma Response. In this episode of 'The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast', Caroline Strawson sheds light on this lesser-known reaction to trauma. While most of us have heard of fight, flight, and freeze, the fawn response is all about appeasing the abuser to avoid conflict.
Caroline dives into the science behind why our nervous system triggers these responses, often without us even realizing it. Drawing from her own experiences, she breaks down how each trauma response works and how they shape our behavior in both the short and long term. If you’ve ever found yourself people-pleasing to the point of losing your own identity, this episode is a must-listen.
Caroline offers practical advice on how to recognize and overcome the fawn response, emphasizing that true healing comes from understanding your reactions and taking steps towards self-awareness and growth. Whether you're currently dealing with a narcissist or reflecting on past relationships, Caroline's insights will help you navigate your journey to recovery.