Stressful situations Quote by Sloane Crosley
![“In stressful situations, people often talk about a fight-or-flight response. Which, in my opinion, doesn’t give enough credit to the more common reaction of curling up into a little ball. […] For once, I made the decision to play it cool. Or stupid. Whichever came first. -“Le Paris!” in How Did…” quote by Sloane Crosley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4e4/sloane-crosley-1764_stressful-situations_in-stressful-situations-people-often-tal_259957.jpg)
““In stressful situations, people often talk about a fight-or-flight response. Which, in my opinion, doesn’t give enough credit to the more common reaction of curling up into a little ball. […] For once, I made the decision to play it cool. Or stupid. Whichever came first. -“Le Paris!” in How Did You Get This Number, by Sloane Crosley (2010), P. 219-220””
About This Quote
Source Book: How Did You Get This Number, Sloane Crosley, 2010, pp.219-220
The quote highlights a less‑discussed coping style—withdrawal or self‑soothing—contrasting it with the classic fight‑or‑flight model.
In simple terms: Sometimes we retreat instead of confronting stress.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and accept your natural response.
Themes
stress
coping
self‑care
psychology
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- workplace pressure
- personal crisis
- social anxiety
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
fight‑or‑flight
withdrawal
self‑soothing
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you choose to withdraw versus engage?
- How can you turn a “ball‑curling” response into constructive action?
A Different Perspective
Not all stress responses are productive; withdrawal can hinder problem solving.
