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Signs you are living in survival mode
From zoning out to facing sleep disorders, here are a few signs that we are in survival mode.
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The mind and the body always know how to send us signals when they do not feel right. When we are in survival mode, we get into a flight or fight situation. In such cases, we often end up ignoring the signs sent by the body. "Our body, our emotions & our behaviours are sending us signals and clues as to the state of our nervous system," wrote Therapist Rebekah Ballagh as she explained the signs. (Unsplash)
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We always sense a certain urgency about things. We are always rushing and going through something, because when we try to sit and rest, we feel guilty about it. (Unsplash)
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We space out and zone out even when we are with people. Our mind wanders to places, and we are not able to focus. (Unsplash)
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We are not able to sleep at night and we are never fully rested. This makes us feel groggy and drained out. (Unsplash)
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We feel anxious and angry all the time and we are not able to calm ourselves. (Unsplash)
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