Understanding How Survival States Distort Perception

The lens of survival states distorts the perception of the world, leading to biased stories and distorted beliefs. In a sympathetic state, it's me versus them with a lot of fight energy, while in dorsal it's a sense of hopelessness and 'always never' thinking. Recognizing one's nervous system state can diminish the belief in these distorted stories. Noticing the nervous system can shift awareness from the looping mind stories and the shutdown prefrontal cortex. In survival states, access to problem-solving, creative thinking, and long-term decision making is limited, making it challenging for individuals to see beyond their distorted beliefs.