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It takes about six seconds for the chemicals released during an amygdala hijack to begin dissipating. Use this time to focus on something neutral or pleasant.

Use "bottom-up" strategies like progressive muscle relaxation or holding something cold (like a splash of cold water on the face) to shift your nervous system out of fight-or-flight. 3. Rewiring the Brain Over Time It takes about six seconds for the chemicals

Your "thinking brain" (the cortex) can sometimes "scare" the amygdala with "what-if" thoughts. Identifying these triggers and replacing them with more balanced alternatives helps break the anxiety loop. It takes about six seconds for the chemicals

Here are several key brain-based strategies to help quiet an anxious mind: It takes about six seconds for the chemicals