Hi Madnessreturns
Yes, one of my frequent responses is the freeze mode. Rarely, if ever, do I hit the fight mode. My norm is the freeze or flight mode.
I don't know if you are familiar with Pete Walker, but he lists four responses including fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. They are highlighted in his book
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving. I think it's because growing up I didn't know what mom I got and had nowhere to go and was terrified for the fight response.
I think it was very much the same for me. With no where to run and hide, I tended to freeze to try and be safe. My hypervigilence kicked in too.
Do you find the breathing focus helps you? It certainly can be a step allowing you to slow down that reflexive reaction.
Wools