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The amygdala is the brain's "alarm system" that triggers fight-or-flight responses.

Gradually facing what triggers you teaches the amygdala that these situations are not life-threatening. The amygdala is the brain's "alarm system" that

Learning to observe these responses as biological events rather than absolute truths allows you to take control. 2. Immediate Calming Techniques muscle tension) are survival responses

Lasting change comes from teaching your brain new associations: not actual danger

Recognizing that your physical symptoms (racing heart, muscle tension) are survival responses, not actual danger, helps you distance yourself from the anxiety.