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Have you ever noticed that during stressful moments, your mind suddenly goes blank, your body feels heavy, or you just zone out? Maybe in difficult conversations, you find yourself unable to speak or feel emotionally numb. This reaction can feel confusing or even shameful, but it is actually a natural response called the freeze response. Understanding why this happens can help you respond with kindness toward yourself and better manage stress. A quiet forest path covered in s

If you have ever been told you are “too much” — too emotional, too sensitive, too intense — you might have learned to shrink yourself long before you realized it. That feeling of being “too much” often settles deep inside, shaping how you see yourself and how you show up in relationships. This post is for women who carry that weight, especially those who have been labeled “dramatic,” “too sensitive,” or “overreacting.” It’s time to gently unpack where this belief comes from a

Many women enter therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally numb, or stuck in patterns they understand but cannot change. These experiences often signal that the nervous system, not just the mind, needs attention. At Meer Soul Counseling in Arvada, Colorado, therapy goes beyond traditional talk sessions by integrating nervous system work. This approach helps women move past insight alone and into lasting, embodied healing. Why Talk Therapy Alone May Not Be Enough Talk