How would the world be different if humans had
a constant fight or flight response to any stimulus, much like birds or insects?
Not exact matches
By reducing the
constant stream of inputs, the chronic
fight or flight response will be tempered.
In our modern day, a
constant flow of stressors engage our
flight -
or -
fight response dozens of times a day.
A gigantic mortgage bill can not instantly be solved by using the
flight or fight response; it is a long lasting problem that weighs heavily on the mind and thus causes nearly
constant stress.
However, modern day society causes an overproduction of this
flight or fight response leaving us in a
constant inflammatory state.
As a Reiki practitioner, Rachel understands that very limited healing occurs when the body is in a state of
constant stress
or fight -
or -
flight response.
Research shows that ACEs can actually alter brain development and cause chemically toxic effects in the brain resulting in children remaining in a
constant state of «survival mode» leading them to continuously have the
fight,
flight,
or freeze
response.
If an individual experiences great anxiety because of
constant thought about a stressor, their
fight or flight mechanism could be in perpetual heightened
response.