On the flipside of fight-or-flight is rest-and-digest. It’s the body’s way of rebalancing itself after the danger has passed.

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Limbic system and fear The limbic system, especially the amygdala, plays a vital role in controlling various emotional behaviors, such as fear, rage, anxiety, etc.

It’s a moment of inattention that still haunts me; the humiliation and expense I’ve tried to expunge from memory.

The limbic system is sometimes known as the paleomammalian brain, because its components play roles in our most fundamental survival adaptations, controlling basic behaviors such as the “fight ...

Many organizations continue to regard emotions as unprofessional, encouraging individuals to "leave them at the door." ...

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It makes no sense. My documents are in order, my bag is packed. Forget evolution’s fight or flight theory; fright before flight is my default setting.

Balanced thinking contributes to improved well-being, clarity, and resilience.

Beat a pounding heart Now alerted, your brain’s hypothalamus activates the sympathetic nervous system, putting your body in fight-or-flight mode. Your adrenal glands release norepinephrine ...