04/09/2026
A desire to get away can sometimes be more than a preference.
The flight response is one way the nervous system may try to create distance from something it experiences as too much. It can appear as restlessness, overactivity, difficulty settling, avoiding situations, leaving quickly or finding it hard to commit.
These experiences can have many causes, and a social post cannot tell us why they are happening. From a Somatic Experiencing perspective, a flight response may also be incomplete — the nervous system may still be carrying an impulse to get away that could not be fully acted on at the time. At ITT, SE can support curiosity about what is happening and, where appropriate, the gradual completion of that protective response at a manageable pace.
What happens in your body when you want to leave? What feels urgent? What helps you experience a little more choice?
Trauma-informed support does not need to force a protective response away. It can make room to notice it, understand it and work at a pace that feels manageable.
Learn more about ITT's approach:
https://integratedtraumatherapy.com.au/