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Carmen Frederick

Why Do I Shut Down During Conflict? Understanding Why Your Brain Goes Blank During Arguments

August 4, 2026 by Carmen Frederick Leave a Comment

Have you ever walked into a difficult conversation determined to stay calm, explain yourself clearly, and work through the problem—only to find yourself unable to think? Maybe your mind suddenly goes blank. You struggle to find the right words. Your chest feels tight, your heart races, or all you want to do is escape the […]

Filed Under: Mental Health Tagged With: Anxiety, Christian counseling, Communication, conflict, Emotional Flooding, Gottman Method, Relationships, somatic therapy

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Carmen Frederick, M.Ed., Ed.S., is a Licensed Psychological Associate in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. All of Carmen's services are provided through Selah Counseling - Louisville, where she is employed. "Carmen's Counseling", as used on social media and www.carmenscounseling.com are used solely as professional marketing, website and social media outlets.