Self Preservation has been defined as "The protection of oneself from harm or death, especially regarded as a basic instinct in human beings and animals." While self preservation is a protective mechanism utilized to protect, it can also simultaneously imprison individuals. Self preservation is often enacted when individuals have experienced trauma and it is utilized as an attempt to control one's world. It becomes an adaptive coping skill for functioning. However, it may also serve maladaptive purposes that may prevent one from truly living and even thriving. Tune into the podcast via www.talkingwithdrtoy.com