Fear fright

Frozen

Also known as paralysed

Strength 4 of 4

So frightened that the body locks up and can’t move or speak, as if staying utterly still were the only protection left.

In the body

  • Limbs stiff and locked
  • Breath held or barely moving
  • A voice that won’t come
  • Eyes fixed in a stare

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

SafetyChoice

Softer and stronger

  1. Afraid
  2. Alarmed
  3. Frozen
  4. Terrified

Often confused with

Helpless

Frozen is fear locking the body in place in the moment; helpless is the sense that nothing you do could change what is happening.