Page 4 - Course 3 Neurobiology Part 3 Signs of Stress
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Key Messages: Signs of Stress
1. When our 5Cs are not met well, the brain may try to get fill its DOSE in any
way possible. These may not be helpful ways.
2. When our 5Cs are not met well, the brain may instead flood stress
chemicals into the body. These may activate the ‘Danger Brain’ (threat
response).
3. When our ‘Danger Brain’ (threat response) is activated, we become more
alert and quick-switching, more rigid, more impulsive and more emotional.
These are great skills when we are in real danger!
4. When our ‘Danger Brain’ (threat response) is activated, it is much harder to
be focused, deliberate, flexible and regulated.
