Fear & the amygdala 🧠 The amygdala is a small almond-shaped cluster deep in the brain. It plays a huge role in processing emotions—especially fear and stress. Think of it as your brain’s built-in alert system, scanning constantly for potential threats. When something feels risky or out of the ordinary, the amygdala kicks in, triggering a “fight or flight” response to keep you safe. Did you know the amygdala doesn’t distinguish between real and perceived threats? So that big presentation? Your a
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Fear & the amygdala 🧠 The amygdala is a small almond-shaped cluster deep in the brain. It plays a huge role in processing emotions—especially fear and stress. Think of it
Dr Tara Swart. . Fear & the amygdala 🧠 The amygdala is a small almond-shaped cluster deep in the brain. It plays a huge role in processing emotions—especially fear and stress. Think of it as your brain’s built-in alert system, scanning constantly for potential threats. When something feels risky or out of the ordinary, the amygdala kicks ...
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