Fight, flight, freeze & fawn worksheets

RECOGNISING YOUR STRESS RESPONSE

THE FIGHT RESPONSE SIGNS

Experiencing extreme emotions.

Experiencing intense anger.

Experiencing the urge to act out.

Crying out of anger.

Feeling light-headed.

Knot or stone in the stomach feeling.

Tense jaw or grinding teeth.

Going on the “attack” in conversation.

Do you recognise yourself in this response? If yes, when does this occur?

THE FLIGHT RESPONSE SIGNS

Feeling fidgety or tense.

Throwing yourself in to work or studies.

Feeling trapped.

Withdrawing from social situations.

Difficulty being still.

Avoiding conflicts at all costs.

Experiencing restlessness.

Feeling of numbness in arms and legs.

Do you recognise yourself in this response? If yes, when does this occur?