In which disorder (or symptom within psychotic disorders)do individuals appear to be struggling desperately to control their inner turmoil through their mutism and rigid posturing, which resembles the tendency to "freeze" at times of great emergency or panic?

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Catatonia is characterized by a significant lack of movement, mutism, and rigidity. These symptoms can be seen as an extreme form of "freezing" in response to internal or external stress, which aligns with the description given.

In Which Disorder (Or Symptom Within Psychotic Disorders)do Individuals Appear