Could Our Instincts Be Wrong Pt. 2
In a self-defense situation, several natural human reactions to a threat can be less useful or even counterproductive. These reactions are often instinctive, driven by the body’s fight-flight-freeze-fawn response to stress or danger. Last week we covered Freeze, today let’s take a closer look at… 2. Fawning • What it is: The “fawn” response involves trying to appease or placate the aggressor to avoid harm, often through submission, compliance, or excessive deference (e.g., begging or pleading). • Why it’s not useful: While fawning might de-escalate some situations, it can backfire in self-defense scenarios where the attacker is intent on ....
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