When you're in survival mode, you're just trying to get through the day. Survival mode means there's no long-term or medium-term plan. It's all about getting through the next 24 hours.
How do I know if Im in survival mode?
For adults, here are some signs that you might be in survival brain:
- Lack of focus: Things might seem foggy or hard to concentrate. ...
- Changes in memory: You may have a hard time remembering situations or things that happen throughout the day. ...
- Fatigue: You may feel more tired, in body and mind.
Why am I living in survival mode?
Survival mode can be triggered by various things, such as when we experience trauma, loss, or changes in our life. Both big and small changes impact us differently, and we may find ourselves acting, saying, and doing things we never thought we would.
