The Fight Within
When faced with stress, we often rely on familiar responses, which can lead to repeated conflicts and failures. Even after the physical sensations of a fight fade, the mental narrative can persist, causing our bodies to react as if the conflict is ongoing. This cycle of storytelling can trap us in a loop of stress, affecting our emotional well-being long after the initial incident has passed.In this clip
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Hidden Brain
Changing Our Mental Maps
Related Questions
What should I think when I encounter this stress response?
For example, if a person had a traumatic experience with a spider, but every time they see the spider or get activated through some trigger, and immediately after use breathwork to calm the body, would that work like retelling a narrative to extinguish the fear? Did I miss something?
What does Andrew Huberman say about controlled stress and being stuck in fight or flight?