The Amygdala's Role
The amygdala, shaped like an almond, acts as the brain's alarm system, scanning for threats and triggering the body into fight, flight, or freeze responses. This response is deeply rooted in emotional memories rather than logic, making rational thinking ineffective against anxiety triggered by the amygdala.
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