Ever respond to someone or something in a way that you recognized later as being completely irrational and over-the-top? Maybe your amygdala was hijacked! Yep – that pesky and primal part of the brain that makes us back away from a hot flame so we don’t get burned can also play a role in impulsive decisions and bad behaviors. Want to escape the effects of amygdala hijack, often referred to on the Escape Pod as “crisis brain”? Jump into this week’s episode to learn about the signs of a hijacking and helpful hints to come out of crisis mode!  

Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers: 

• Topic #1   3:45 Escaping proper punctuation? No, thank you. 

• Topic #2 18:50 "Crisis brain” explained 

• Topic #3 39:28 10 signs someone in your life is in crisis brain mode 

• Topic #4 38:16 Short-term strategies to escape the effects of crisis brain 

• Topic #5 1:01:12 Long-term strategies 

Resources & Links 

• https://psychcentral.com/health/amygdala-hijack#the-amygdala 

• https://www.simplypsychology.org/amygdala-hijack.html  

• https://www.verywellmind.com/toxic-stress-signs-symptoms-effects-stress-relief-tips-6504391  

• https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/29/crosswords/texting-punctuation-period.html  

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