Brain and Threat Perception
The discussion delves into how our brains struggle to differentiate between real and imagined threats, leading to physical stress responses even in non-life-threatening situations. Personal anecdotes highlight the disconnect between higher cognitive functions and primal instincts, illustrating how feelings of threat can trigger intense reactions, regardless of context. Understanding this dynamic can provide valuable insights into managing emotional responses in relationships.In this clip
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Related Questions
If the goal is to diminish the physiological response, then if a person works to change their physiological response immediately after being triggered, would that over time also diminish the physiological response and therefore break the conditioning? Am I right?
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?