The Human Brain
and Perceived Threats
“The human brain is AWESOME; it functions 24 hrs a day from the time we were born and only stops when we take an exam or FALL IN LOVE.”
Ritu Ghatourey
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Our brain developed through thousands
of generations to secure our survival.
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A perceived threat has a direct impact on our body, mind, and feelings.
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Our brain reads situations and prepares us to respond.
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SAFETY: ready for social engagement
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THREAT: mobilizing for fight or flight
DANGER: focusing single mindedly on survival
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The human brain has three distinct areas for unique purposes during a threatening situation.
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Logic Center:
Assesses the situation
Emotional Center:
Triggers emotions
Survival Center:
Aims for safety
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These three parts work together in ways essential for survival.
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In safety, the three areas are working in harmony.
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Yet, a perceived threat can override our Logic Center...
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and we are functioning only
with our Emotions and Survival Centers.
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Remember, for the mind there is no difference
between a real or an imagined threat.
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Our brain can perceive a person who is simply different as "dangerous",
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lock down our Logic Center,
and mislead us to treat the person as a threat.
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In your life:
How do you distinguish between real and imagined threats?
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