Twitter Thread: The Brain's Reaction To Long Term Stress

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mattstaff
May 1, 2020 11:00 PM EDT

Positive psychology-certified coach Alexis Rockley hooked it up with a helpful, informative Twitter thread that explains the trippy rollercoaster many of our brains are on right now, amidst these strange times. 

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    Text - Alexis Rockley @alexisrockley Let me be clear (a thread): Those "all over the place" feelings you've been having? They are symptoms of stress, NOT personal failures of yours.
    via @alexisrockley
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    Text - Do you feel FLAKEY + INCONSISTENT? That's b/c your brain doesn't know what news to brace for next, or what next month will hold.
    via @alexisrockley
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    Text - Replying to @alexisrockley TIRED EASILY? That's because your brain is burning your energy 10x faster than usual. CAN'T SEEM TO FOCUS? That's b/c your brain has temporarily shut down some functionality in your prefrontal cortex-the part that juggles complex tasks + planning- due to the stress response.
    via @alexisrockley
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    Text - Alexis Rockley @alexisrock... · 3d v Feeling CREATIVELY BLOCKED? That's because your brain has temporarily diverted all its creativity (aka ability to solve novel problems) to "how do I avoid dying?" while in a narrowed, slow burn, fight-or-flight state.
    via @alexisrockley
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    Text - Alexis Rockley @alexisrock... · 3d v SUDDENLY DON'T GIVE AF about future-based goals, projects, or dreams like you used to? That's because your brain knows being short-sighted is a safer way to cope right now.
    via @alexisrockley
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    Text - Alexis Rockley @alexisrock... · 3d v Your plans, creativity, energy, focus + motivation are on a YO-YO right now, b/c your brain believes you need to be EXTREMELY ADAPTIVE. You will not be on this rollercoaster forever. Be patient with your brain. Sincerely, a positive psychology-certified coach + fellow human
    via @alexisrockley

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