> Sometimes the threat is so bad or goes on for so long, that the nervous system decides there is no way to fight or to flee. At that point, there is only one o

> Sometimes the threat is so bad or goes on for so long, that the nervous system decides there is no way to fight or to flee. At that point, there is only one option left: immobilization. Gabor Maté has expressed a similar sentiment in regards to ADHD. According to him, when you encounter stress while both fight and flight are not an option, the only option left is for your mind to distract itself. Gabor Maté on Rogan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jQSOSi2DA8&t=133s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jQSOSi2DA8&t=133s