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Trauma Triggers – Healing from Amygdala Hijacks and Traumatic Memories

Have you ever been cut off and felt your emotions take over? That’s an amygdala hijack, where your emotional brain bypasses rational thought. The amygdala, a brain structure, triggers a fight-or-flight response, releasing stress hormones. This can lead to reactions you later regret, like road rage or quitting impulsively. To regain control, try mindfulness, deep…