There are different types of danger that we deal with. "tissue-damage danger" and "non-tissue damage" or symbolic danger.
In order to not have our immune systems go into overdrive and deplete our resources, we need to know the difference. If we don't, we will keep ourselves in a state of anxiety and fear - and this will keep us from being creative and exploring new possibilities for our life.
In these times of uncertainty and mass anxiety, we need to give our nervous systems a break and to allow brain to still have time to be creative and thoughtful.
Whether you're trying to get the courage to post something on social media, or start a new relationship, end one that's not working, plant seeds for a new way of earning an income - these three steps will help you build brain architecture that will you give you clarity for how to take the next step.
"The way you can explain a process is incredible.
It is neat to think about what you mention as ‘interpretation and reappraising
as possibility that might not actually harm’
and if it’s unfamiliar this can mean there is an open new possibility for firing new circuits that can lead in the brain, instead of shutting down."
-Natalie Jane Wallace, YouTube subscriber
Interesting and thought provoking, useful in offering me a method of talking to the fostered boy I live with whose fear and hyper vigilance get in the way of him trying anything new
Dear Stefanie, Your video was very useful for me as I have been very anxious recently for some circumstances happening in my life. So I got courage from your article an video. I am shy to talk about the details why I get so stressed out very often even for not big things. For example, when my menstruation period delays I become very stressed out. Or when I post something on Facebook and get some criticizing comments I cannot forget it for ages. I want to be brave and handle all them but cannot. I want to apply to some… Read more »
Thank you, Patrick! Yes, people who have had adverse and traumatic experiences need support in knowing when it’s safe to try new things. There is also my video ‘how fear affects the brain‘ that you might find helpful!
Thank you, Patrick! Yes, people who have had adverse and traumatic experiences need support in knowing when it’s safe to try new things. There is also my video ‘how fear affects the brain‘ that you might find helpful!