Survival States

Survival States by neuroscientist Moawiah Naffaa presents a biology-based approach to understanding anxiety and depression as natural survival responses of the nervous system, rather than flaws or failures. The book offers insights into why these states occur, how chronic stress influences them, and provides practical guidance on responding to them with flexibility and safety. Designed for both listeners and clinicians, it encourages a compassionate, science-grounded perspective that fosters self-understanding and healing without self-judgment.