When stress becomes overwhelming
The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers
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Introduction
This chapter explores how the body's response to stress can sometimes misinterpret the accumulation of stressors as mortal danger, leading to a shutdown in motor activity. The chapter introduces a hack using the dopamine pathway to help overcome the freeze response and provides hope to those feeling overwhelmed by stressors.
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