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Key Messages: Signs Of Stress











          When our 5Cs are not met well, the brain may try to get its DOSE in any way                                                         1

          possible. These may not be helpful ways.





             2                Alternatively, the brain may instead flood stress chemicals into the body to
                              activate the ‘Danger Brain’ (threat response).





          When our ‘Danger Brain’ is activated, the brain saves energy by turning down                                                        3

          our pre-frontal cortex. This in turn weakens Executive Function Skills.





             4              This makes it much harder to remember, stay focused on a task, be
                            deliberate, flexible and regulated.




          The brain turns up other parts of the brain: we become more alert and
          quick-switching, more rigid, more impulsive and more emotional. These are                                                           5

          great skills when we are in real danger!
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