Stephanie JacobClinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

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Have you ever felt so anxious that you freeze, unsure of what to say—or so angry that you react in a way you later regret? Maybe afterward, you replay the moment, thinking of everything you wish you had said, or feeling frustrated with yourself for having a strong emotional reaction. What many of us don’t realize is that these responses are our mind and body’s way of keeping us safe. They are shaped by past experiences, trauma, or emotional wounds, and they don’t just live in our thoughts—they often settle in our body and nervous system, influencing how we respond in the present.

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