The Escape When There's No Other Escape

It's the system that we share with possums and reptiles. And it's the escape when there is no other escape. Reduces metabolic demand on our body, but also activates dissociation. When this becomes the predominant means of reacting to stress or unpleasant feelings, now you have a big problem. Absolutely. We evolve not to use this system for defense. We evolve to use the system to support our homeostatic, our health and growth.