Prolonged exposure to trauma can lead to the sense of feeling overwhelmed constantly. This can make the nervous system resort to the last line of defense mechanism – the freeze state. "A freeze response happens as your nervous system's last line of defense - you're overwhelmed, overloaded & you've held it all in and together for too long," wrote Therapist Rebekah Ballagh. Here are a few signs to be aware of.(Unsplash)
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We may feel that we are not being able to keep up with the changes in daily lives. Be it work or personal life, we may have the sense of faltering at everything. (Unsplash)
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We may experience certain freeze moments when we feel overwhelmed to take decisions, hence we start to pause. (Pixabay)
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Heidi Klum has cemented herself as the official Queen of Spooky Season, thanks to her wild, weird, and eccentric costumes every year for her annual Halloween bash.
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Huang Zitao, also known as Z Tao or Tao, is a Chinese rapper, singer, producer, and actor who was a former member of the K-pop group EXO. He married actor and singer Xu Yiyang on October 16, 2025, in a grand ceremony held in China. The wedding was a spectacular affair, featuring multiple outfit changes. Here's a look at Xu Yi Yang's 10 gowns from her showstopping wedding. (All pics Reddit/ popculturechat and Instagram/ mayadstudios)
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Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated this year on October 20, marking the victory of good over evil. During this time, families clean and decorate their homes, light diyas, and share sweets to welcome prosperity.
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Models including Adriana Lima, Bella Hadid, Jasmine Tookes, Gigi Hadid and Alessandra Ambrosio appear together on the runway during the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City on October 15.
