# 355 - 7 Signs Chronic Stress Has You Stuck in a Functional Freeze Response

An episode of [High Capacity – Nervous System Regulation, Stress Management, Burnout Recovery, Somatic Tools, Anxiety, Boundaries, Overwhe](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1621946084), 16 May 2025, 29 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302784/episodes/17168237-355-7-signs-chronic-stress-has-you-stuck-in-a-functional-freeze-response.mp3

If you feel like you’ve been stuck in a fog—too tired to move, too overwhelmed to start, or too numb to care—this episode is for you. You’re probably not lazy. You’re not a procrastinator. You’re not failing. You might just be in a nervous system freeze response—the most misunderstood nervous system state. It’s what happens after months (or years) of running on fumes. And it’s why so many high-achieving women feel exhausted, disconnected, and stuck—no matter how hard they’re trying. In this episode, we break down: ✔️ What the freeze response really is (and why it’s not about being lazy) ✔️ 7 sneaky signs you’re in a freeze state ✔️ Simple, body-based tools to gently start thawing out ✔️ How to support your nervous system without pushing yourself harder 💡 Spoiler: Freeze is not the end of the road. It’s your nervous system asking for support—and there is a way forward. Related Links: • Previous Episode • How to tell if Your're in Fight, Flight, or Freeze • 4 Sneaky Ways Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn Are Hijacking How You Communicate • Are You Ready for a Soul Shift? How to Get Unstuck and Reclaim Your Joy • The Reset Mindset: How to Get Unstuck and Focus on What Matters Most -- 🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz

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