Ivana Mukherjee Ray on Instagram: "How does it actually feel to be stuck in survival mode? When a child grows up in constant stress or trauma, their brain and body adapt by staying on high alert, always scanning for danger. This is the body’s survival mechanism, controlled by the nervous system. In this state, the brain prioritizes safety over everything else. Things like storing memories, learning, or feeling calm get pushed aside because the brain is too busy trying to keep you alive. That is