Your brain is here to keep you alive, not happy

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Coping Skills, Shadow 101

I have often wondered why this massive glob of structured mush we call the brain often seems to want to ruin us instead of helping us be or stay happy. We can suffer from mental illnesses, such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimers, and many other illnesses. The brain is designed to keep you alive;… continue reading.

The 4 F’s: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn

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Coping Skills, Shadow 101

Our body and mind has an instinctive way of responding to stress, fear or danger in a way to protect us. Known as the 4 F’s, these are the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn response, and they can persist long after the threat has passed. The 4 F’s are deeply tied to the brain’s center… continue reading.