Linzi Todd says doctors think the 17mm clot in her brain was triggered by overexercising, which caused a spinal fluid leak ...

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An ultra-fit personal trainer dismissed her throbbing headaches for fatigue - until doctors discovered her spine was leaking ...

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Thriveworks reports on functional freeze, a state of high-functioning yet emotional numbness often triggered by stress, offering insights and coping strategies.

WHEN Linzi Todd was struck with a throbbing headache, she brushed it off and struggled through – blaming it on the fact she ...

Functional freeze explained: Why you’re exhausted, disconnected, and still getting things done You’re crushing work deadlines and leading Zoom meetings with ease, but when it comes time to ...

Despite these symptoms, medical tests come back normal. Even though you're exhausted and fatigued, medical tests don't show anything wrong, and doctors say you're perfectly healthy.

The reason your brain chooses freeze mode comes down to how your nervous system works: It's constantly scanning both your environment and your inner world for signs of safety or danger.

Those in functional freeze often feel paralyzed, unable to make a decision and take action. Despite these symptoms, medical tests come back normal.