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333. Greatest Hits: Ghost Patterns - Anxiety, Fixation & Survival

UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone

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Brain's Threat Perception for Survival

The brain perceives rejection from caregivers as a threat to survival, especially in childhood when dependency is high. It develops strategies to neutralize the threat, such as seeking attention or resources. The brain prefers to believe it can control others' behavior to alleviate fear, even though this control is impossible.

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