You're Not Lazy – You're Stuck in Functional Freeze

Описание: 👉 Feeling stuck, numb or “lazy”?

You are NOT lazy – you might be in functional freeze. In this video, we’ll explore 5 signs of functional freeze through the lens of polyvagal theory , somatic healing, so you can understand what’s really happening in your nervous system to increase anxiety and start finding real burnout recovery instead of more self-blame.

Start with this gentle 5-minute somatic routine to reset your nervous system:    • 10-Minute Somatic Yoga | Melt Away Tension...  

If you live with constant anxiety, chronic exhaustion, or feel “tired but wired”, this is for you. Many sensitive, high-functioning people hit rock bottom because they think they’re procrastinating, when in fact their body is stuck in a dorsal vagal freeze response. I’ll share practical somatic exercises and a simple breathing exercise for anxiety to help you gently come back into your body.

🧠 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS VIDEO:
• What “functional freeze” is (and why it’s not laziness)
• How polyvagal theory explains the freeze response in your nervous system
• 5 signs you’re stuck in functional freeze vs “just” being lazy
• A simple somatic tool you can use right away for stress relief and nervous system regulation
• How to start somatic healing gently, even if you feel numb, shut down or overwhelmed

🔍 5 SIGNS OF FUNCTIONAL FREEZE (NOT LAZINESS):
0:00 Intro – You are not lazy
1:12 What is functional freeze? (polyvagal theory basics)
3:10 Sign #1 – Doom scrolling and zoning out
5:02 Sign #2 – Tired but wired (can’t rest, can’t switch off)
6:47 Sign #3 – Small tasks feel like mountains (decision fatigue, executive function crash)
8:35 Sign #4 – Social withdrawal and “hermit mode”
10:02 Sign #5 – Numbing, dissociation and feeling disconnected from your body
12:15 Gentle somatic exercise to begin thawing freeze
14:00 Where to go next – full nervous system reset routine

🌿 IF THIS IS YOU, YOU MIGHT ALSO NOTICE:
• Chronic fatigue, burnout, or feeling like you’re always on the edge of a panic attack
• Brain fog, low motivation, and difficulty focusing even on simple tasks
• Needing more and more time alone to recover from stress or social anxiety
• Feeling like talk therapy helped you understand things, but your body still feels stuck

You are not broken. Functional freeze is a survival response. With trauma-informed somatic therapy approaches and nervous system regulation tools, your body can learn that it’s safe to move again.

🧘‍♀️ NEXT STEP: FULL SOMATIC RESET ROUTINE
When you’re ready, go here for a longer nervous system reset practice designed for sensitive, overwhelmed bodies:

👉 30-min Somatic Yoga Flow for Stress Relief & Nervous System Reset:

This channel is for highly sensitive people, deep feelers and anyone on a healing journey who wants to reconnect with their body. I draw on somatic healing, nervous system education, and influences like polyvagal theory and the work of teachers such as Irene Lyon to help you feel more grounded, safe and empowered.

✨ MORE SUPPORT FOR YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM:
• Somatic exercises for social anxiety – gentle tools to feel safer around others: [LINK]
• Somatic yoga for overwhelm – 30-min grounding flow: [LINK]
• Gentle routine for healing chronic fatigue and burnout: [LINK if you have one / or remove]

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Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? This video explains the difference between feeling lazy and being in functional freeze, offering a new perspective on your experiences. We explore functional freeze through the lens of polyvagal theory, helping you understand your body's responses and fostering somatic healing for greater well-being. This approach supports nervous system regulation and can aid in burnout recovery, providing practical ways to manage anxiety.