Amygdala
The threat alarm node…
The amygdala is the ancient smoke detector…
When amygdala runs unchecked…
Amygdala in the System Graph
Node: Amygdala…
- Connected to…
- Hyperactive when…
- Quieted by…
Amygdala Quiet Algorithm: Daily Reset (10 min)
- Breath Gate (3 min)…
- Threat Reframe (3 min)…
- Coherence Anchor (3 min)…
- Seal (1 min)…
Signs of quieting…
Amygdala in the Domino Chain
- Hyperactive amygdala → overrides PFC…
- Quieted amygdala → PFC regains control…
What the Amygdala Does Not Do
- Does not distinguish real vs perceived…
- Does not quiet itself…
- Does not heal the system…