emotional_resiliency
1. Simple Summary Why emotions sometimes take over Your brain is designed to protect you and keep you alive . When your brain detects danger or stress, it activates the fight-or-flight response . What happens: Heart beats faster. Blood pressure rises. More oxygen goes to the brain. Muscles become tense. Energy increases. At the same time, your body temporarily reduces less urgent functions: Digestion slows down. Appetite may disappear. Reproduction and growth are suppressed. Reason: Your body thinks survival is more important than anything else. The emotional brain vs. the thinking brain Amygdala The amygdala is the brain's alarm system . It creates: Fear Anxiety Emotional reactions Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) The PFC is the brain's manager . It helps you: Think logically Make decisions Control emotions Solve problems When stress becomes in...