Andrea LeDee, Counselor - PLPC, NCC

Most people think they “overreact.” What’s actually happening is faster than conscious thought. The amygdala detects a threat and temporarily overrides the prefrontal cortex, the part of your brain responsible for reasoning, perspective, and restraint. That’s why it feels so immediate. And why it’s so hard to “just calm down” in the moment. The goal isn’t to never get triggered because let’s face it, that’s impossible. It’s to recognize when your brain has been hijacked, and give it enough time to come back online before you act. That pause is what separates reaction from response. Hope this helps 💛

Don’t forget the “outside” and nature, the greatest artist ❤️☀️🌳

Art museums and concert halls and used bookstores are all enormously therapeutic spaces.

Never underestimate the healing abilities of our senses and the artists who speak to them.

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