Amygdala hijacking
25m
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Trauma Research UK
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This episode looks at our survival mode (amygdala) and how it causes the PFC (prefrontal cortex) to become unable to rationalise, plan or make decisions. I also cover 4f responses (Pete Walker, 2013), physiological impact of amygdala hijacking, tips and guidance on stopping this and preventing future attacks.
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