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

Regular exercise and adequate sleep are neurologically essential for reducing overall amygdala activation and improving focus. muscle tension) are survival responses

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

Slow, deep breaths tell your brain you are safe. Extending your exhale is particularly effective at activating the vagus nerve and down-regulating the threat response. muscle tension) are survival responses

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

When you feel a "hijack" coming on, these tools can send a "stand down" signal to the amygdala: