Trauma-related nervous-system conditioning

What experts have said about Trauma-related nervous-system conditioning

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1. Dr. Stephen PorgesNegativeJul 25, 2026· Modern Wisdom

   Trauma can cause pleasant social cues to trigger defensive withdrawal.

   “if those feelings of feeling good are associated with being abused, what happens? So you get the feeling and then the. The brain remembers, says, been there. This is what happened to me. I'm out of the room.”

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   Open the episode · Polyvagal Theory: Why You Feel So Anxious All The Time - Dr Stephen Porges - #1128

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