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Jennifer Vargas

Your Brain’s Wildest Survival Tricks

Ever wonder why your brain freaks out over a Slack ping or why you suddenly can’t remember Tuesday? Turns out, your brain is constantly pulling wild stunts to keep you “safe”—even if the threat is just a calendar invite. From It sounds the alarm before you finish the thought to It treats uncertainty like danger, It disconnects you to get you through, DROPS INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS WITHOUT WARNING, It makes forbidden thoughts louder, REWRITES MEMORIES WHILE INSISTING THEY’RE ACCURATE, IT STOPS REGISTERING FAMILIAR SENSATIONS, It creates symptoms based on expectation, here are 8 ways your brain goes full drama queen in the name of protection. Spoiler: It’s not broken, just doing its job (with a little flair). #Health #MentalHealth #BrainFacts

Your Brain’s Wildest Survival Tricks
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