GROWTH THAT LASTS
Lace Up Blog
At Momentum Mental Health, we believe in growth that lasts, the kind built through patience, awareness, and small steady stripes. Whether you’re just starting therapy or simply curious about mental health, these blog posts are designed to support your momentum, wherever you’re headed next. Lace up and get ready.
These blog posts are honest reflections and small steps toward feeling more like yourself.
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Understanding the Window of Tolerance: Navigating Your Body’s Stress Responses
Our bodies are remarkable machines designed to protect us from harm. When faced with stress or danger, they react quickly and automatically through what’s known as the fight, flight, or freeze response—survival mechanisms that prepare us to either confront, escape, or shut down in the face of threat. But beyond these immediate reactions lies a
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Fight, Flight, Freeze—and Fawn: How Our Brains Protect Us, Even When We’re Not in Danger
Our bodies are incredible when it comes to protecting us. When we sense danger—real or perceived—our brains spring into action, often before we even have time to think. This survival mechanism, deeply rooted in our biology, is orchestrated by the amygdala, a small but powerful part of the brain that processes emotions and triggers the
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