The Science of Survival: Why Your Body Freezes During Sexual Assault

Many sexual assault survivors carry a quiet shame, asking themselves, "Why didn't I fight back?" In this post, a trauma therapist breaks down the central nervous system's automatic freeze response, why most victims know their perpetrator, and how specialized sexual trauma and PTSD treatment in Fairfield, CT—including EMDR therapy—can help heal your nervous system and release the burden of self-blame.