fawn- part of fight or flight survival response

fawn

verb : to court favor by flattering manner
courtiers fawning on the king

Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn are all survival reactions to emotionally overwhelming situations. These situations can be present, perceived, or triggered by a past memory or feeling....obvious or so subtle it's not very noticeable.

Fawning to survive is worth exploring if you have a history of chronic emotional overwhelm. 
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