How to Deactivate the Amygdala

When we have repetitive intrusive thoughts almost invariably is that some memory in our past has been activated. It triggers your amygdala and tightens all the muscles, leads to fast breathing, clenched muscles, repetitive thoughts. And so it starts to seem like the threat is very, very real,. Those are the same exact states that happen to us when a real threat is present. When there really is a rabid animal bearing down on us or when we have learned that when our boss says, come into my office"