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Amygdala Hijack Story: The 10-Second Rule to Stop Overreacting

Four-panel cozy watercolor illustration of a woman feeling overwhelmed at work, at home with her partner, with a friend at dinner, and in therapy calming down.

This amygdala hijack story shows what it feels like when emotions take over fast—and how a small pause can change what happens next. The Story “You’re coming tonight, right?” Amir asked at the door, keys in hand. Sara was on the sofa with her laptop open, phone in the other hand, emails stacked like a […]