HELP! My amygdala’s been hijacked!! – Ep. 29

Ever respond to someone or something in a way that you recognized later as being completely irrational and over-the-top? Maybe your amygdala was hijacked! Yep – that pesky and primal part of the brain that makes us back away from a hot flame so we don’t get burned can also play a role in impulsive decisions and bad behaviors. Want to escape the effects of amygdala hijack, often referred to on the Escape Pod as “crisis brain”? Jump into this week’s episode to learn about the signs of a hijacking and helpful hints to come out of crisis mode!     Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:    Topic #1   3:45 Escaping proper punctuation? No, thank you.  Topic #2 18:50 "Crisis brain” explained  Topic #3 39:28 10 signs someone in your life is in crisis brain mode  Topic #4 38:16 Short-term strategies to escape the effects of crisis brain  Topic #5 1:01:12 Long-term strategies    Resources & Links  https://psychcentral.com/health/amygdala-hijack#the-amygdala  https://www.simplypsychology.org/amygdala-hijack.html   https://www.verywellmind.com/toxic-stress-signs-symptoms-effects-stress-relief-tips-6504391   https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/29/crosswords/texting-punctuation-period.html     Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more at http://www.escapepod.live    General mail: [email protected]   Submit listener stories: [email protected]