Amygdala hijack occurs when strong emotions "take over" the thinking part of your brain

[Pluvious]

This was a fascinating read, I’ve both witnessed and experienced these episodes

I like how they give lots of examples and suggestions

https://psychcentral.com/health/amygdala-hijack

We’ve all had that moment where we look back and think “Why in the world did I do that?”

Amygdala hijack may happen when strong emotions, such as anger, fear, or even extreme excitement, make it difficult or impossible to think straight.

This mechanism can cause you to act in ways you later regret.

Have you ever experienced road rage? Or quit your job in the heat of the moment? That’s the amygdala hijack.

[live love laugh]

1. Will Smith comes to mind.