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The Traumatizing Experience of Cutting Off Stress Hormones
Cutting off a source of norepinephrine and other stress hormones is a challenging experience and can be traumatizing for some people. The confusion and anxiety that arises from this experience can also be heightened when confronted about it.
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The speaker describes how they handled a situation with someone who was trying to manipulate and control them, including tactics such as calling out their behavior and setting clear boundaries.
34:50 - 36:05 (01:15)
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The speaker describes how they handled a situation with someone who was trying to manipulate and control them, including tactics such as calling out their behavior and setting clear boundaries.
ChapterThe Traumatizing Experience of Cutting Off Stress Hormones
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The cutting off of stress hormones, such as norepinephrine, can be addictive to the brain despite the traumatizing experience.
36:10 - 39:25 (03:15)
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The cutting off of stress hormones, such as norepinephrine, can be addictive to the brain despite the traumatizing experience. Emotions can remain erratic for up to three months, causing difficulties in everyday functioning.