How to Stay in Control in Stressful Situations [Amygdala Hijacking Explained]

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  • @vrijendrasingh3727
    @vrijendrasingh3727 9 місяців тому +4

    Lawyers need this in between arguments!

  • @saltlight4005
    @saltlight4005 2 роки тому +9

    How does this guy only have 715 subs?? He’s so good!!

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for your kind words :) Please spread the word. I appreciate you!

  • @Traveldiary1986
    @Traveldiary1986 2 роки тому +10

    I know Amygdala is responsible for our emotions, sometimes I tend to freeze during a fight, I think the emotions and fear has been fed to me in my case, but I am trying to overcome it

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  2 роки тому +3

      You can overcome this Manas! Yes, some people freeze, I certainly have as well. This is a conditioned response and since your were conditioned this way, you can re-condition yourself as well. Of course it takes great self-control and emotional intelligence to not engage in a fight. Therefore I would not look at this as a negative. Thanks for sharing!

  • @MnFFOREXTRADERS
    @MnFFOREXTRADERS Рік тому +10

    Thank you, this so helpful.
    We all fall prey to the amygdala hijack. Once we are aware and willing to take steps towards getting control and managing our emotions. I believe it gets better

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  Рік тому +1

      It definitely does, you're spot on! Thanks!

    • @aash2009aash
      @aash2009aash 3 місяці тому

      Wow my mentor AWMfx sir,

  • @syzygy4365
    @syzygy4365 Рік тому +4

    I try to breath and re-center my mind from a meditation stand point. I've found that the deeper and more drawn out my breath the longer I have to regroup my thoughts in a calm state of mind. Deep breathing is an easy thing to edit out. Rushed speech, fluttered eyes, and constant umms after every topic switch not so much.

  • @GraceSpunge
    @GraceSpunge Рік тому +2

    Jas 1:19 ¶ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

  • @seanthemoneymagnet2158
    @seanthemoneymagnet2158 2 роки тому +7

    I constantly sabotage myself while trading forex, I will string 15-20 successful days in a row, only to lose it all in 3 days. I notice I become "possessed" while trading. I thank you for the information in this video. I am also looking to strengthen my prefrontal cortex. Thanks again.

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  2 роки тому +1

      My pleasure Sean. Just being aware is the biggest step! It's your time! Keep working on it, and you will overcome that feeling of being possessed!

    • @aash2009aash
      @aash2009aash 3 місяці тому

      How are u doing now brother ?

  • @19111959
    @19111959 3 роки тому +7

    👏 Excellent Phil!
    Clear, concise and best explanation I've come across so far...and I've come across many.
    As a Clinical Pharmacist, I get fed up of everyone using the SAME example of a tiger (even a sabre toothed tiger!) that they've all read in the 'medical' texts, when there are plenty of 'every day' examples to use that would be more logical, and appropriate, just as you have.
    Very good indeed...I shall watch more!

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you found value in my approach 😊

  • @ambergreen3973
    @ambergreen3973 2 роки тому +2

    I have bpd and this happend for me all weekend and i ended up spitting out such awful things. feel nice to have someone understand in ways i dont that it wasnt my intention to be such a monster. even tho it feels awful! and lonley! that i have to clean up this awful mess iv put my self in. 💥

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  2 роки тому

      Don't beat yourself up over this Amber. Learn and grow from it. This was a great signal to redirect you. Just being aware is such a great thing. Most people blow up and don't even realize the damage they've done. You have. Now learn, grow and make something positive from it. 😊

  • @avikchatterjee1945
    @avikchatterjee1945 8 місяців тому +2

    Immensely helpful ❤

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  8 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! :)

  • @patsalor5030
    @patsalor5030 7 днів тому +1

    Thank you!!

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  7 днів тому

      @@patsalor5030 My pleasure. Glad you found value 😊

  • @andrewdelport2481
    @andrewdelport2481 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliantly and yet so simply explained. Thank you

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  2 роки тому +2

      I appreciate that Andrew!

  • @SSJ1998
    @SSJ1998 6 місяців тому +1

    Quite good explanation.
    In short control is important & seems it's the key.

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  6 місяців тому

      Yes it is! Thanks

  • @Tammarrah100
    @Tammarrah100 Місяць тому +2

    Fantastic 🎉

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  Місяць тому +1

      @@Tammarrah100 Thanks for watching and commenting Tammarrah! Glad you enjoyed my video!

  • @isaaca6445
    @isaaca6445 10 місяців тому +1

    What about the example of being very unexpectedly amygdala hijacked in public, like being cut off in traffic, unexpectedly (verbally) attacked...etc. That's a completely different scenario to dealing with people you know. I thought of an idea of keeping 'thank you' cards in my pocket and going out into the public or for walks in the city, and whenever i (inevitably) experience triggers, like rude or unfriendly people in public, i would (imaginatively) hand them a 'thank you' card, until I've confused my amygdala enough to stay calm in unexpectedly triggering situations. I wonder if that would work.

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  10 місяців тому

      Isaac, I really like your idea. When we are hijacked like that, we go into the fight, flight or freeze mode. We don't know which will happen. Once we are in it, it is challenging to come out of it. A few deep connecting breaths can get you grounded and bring your prefrontal cortex back online so you can rationally work your way through the situation. Using your idea I feel can work, if you can get yourself there before being taken over by the hijack. The other thing I would work on, is not getting hijacked in the first place. Realize that everything that happens outside of you, like getting cut off in traffic, just is until you give it a story. The story you give it is what generates the emotion and anxiety. The anxiety is from time traveling into the future with a negative outcome. It is difficult, but being able to stay in the present will help you think and respond and help get you out of the situation better. Let me know how your idea works, I believe it can! Thanks for reaching out.

  • @juansolano2903
    @juansolano2903 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful, thank you

  • @UriTV123
    @UriTV123 3 роки тому +2

    Great vid 🔥

  • @Temp97
    @Temp97 Рік тому +1

    Great info thank you

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  Рік тому +1

      My pleasure 😊 Thanks for your kind comment.

  • @Seantorky3
    @Seantorky3 Рік тому +1

    Great video thanks

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  Рік тому

      Glad you liked it, thanks!

  • @kungfumcgee7992
    @kungfumcgee7992 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, brother

  • @sciencefordreamers2115
    @sciencefordreamers2115 2 роки тому +1

    Very useful information, thank you!

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  2 роки тому

      Glad you found value! Thank you!

  • @adrianoguedes7970
    @adrianoguedes7970 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome explanation. Thank you!

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed Adriano!

  • @ts3858
    @ts3858 2 роки тому +3

    Yeah...easier said than done. This happens so fast in your brain...only thing is breathe....reframe

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  2 роки тому +1

      Key word is exactly right! Breathe!

  • @aash2009aash
    @aash2009aash 3 місяці тому +1

    loved ur video..

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  3 місяці тому +1

      @@aash2009aash Glad you enjoyed my video. Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @erikayuliana5624
    @erikayuliana5624 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the explanation.

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  3 роки тому +1

      My pleasure Erika 😊

  • @felixonemheghie229
    @felixonemheghie229 2 роки тому

    Very wonderful. I love it.

  • @joanaayalamua
    @joanaayalamua 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video. It's so helpful!

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it Joana 😊

  • @felixonemheghie229
    @felixonemheghie229 2 роки тому +1

    I found this super and wonderful. I love it.

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  2 роки тому

      Glad to hear that Felix! Thanks!

  • @curtis.couple
    @curtis.couple 3 роки тому +2

    Good video!

  • @thepianist123
    @thepianist123 8 місяців тому +1

    The real question is how do "people" know when to attack verbally from other side of the wall? How do they know about me? How do they know that I am inside my room and working on my desk? How do they know my reaction when they start attacking me? #help

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  8 місяців тому

      They may not know any of these questions. The most important thing is that you understand what you have control of. You can't control them, you CAN control you!

  • @haneyguitarinstruction6260
    @haneyguitarinstruction6260 11 місяців тому

    My issue is trading in the futures market where I close my position early because I get scared out of my position. Or I'll close early when it hasn't hit my Profit target yet because I'm afraid of losing my gains

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  11 місяців тому

      I'm not an expert on trading, however trading scared may be from investing money you are afraid of losing. When risking something you don't want to lose, your brain perceives this as a threat and you go into the hijack. When your in the amygdala hijack, it is difficult to reason and think. You are operating from your emotional mind not logical mind. When investing, I would want to be using logic. Maybe try trading next time witha small amount of money you can afford to lose without it having a significant impact on you financially. Take note of how you think and make decisions with this trade that is less threatening. I'd bet you will make more logical decisions. Of course trading is risky and you could still lose your money, the difference is that you will understand and learn since you made those decisions logically and not while being emotionally hijacked! Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

  • @nocturnalmusiclover1530
    @nocturnalmusiclover1530 Рік тому +1

    Well! Just WoW

  • @travisarmour8709
    @travisarmour8709 2 роки тому +1

    Hello, do you do online coaching? This is my biggest challenge (now that OCD and misophonia have been addressed) - Im a management consultant, every day is a big risk that I get hijacked ... cheers

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, I offer coaching. Lets connect via email Phil@PhilCicio.com Talk soon!

  • @zinzz4309
    @zinzz4309 3 роки тому +1

    Clear and detailed. Thanks

  • @zahratealhayate6762
    @zahratealhayate6762 Рік тому

    Lwant you to explain mesial temporal sclerosis left

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  Рік тому

      Sorry Zahrate, I am not qualified to explain that. I appreciate you!

  • @droneviewssrilanka4409
    @droneviewssrilanka4409 Рік тому +1

  • @Ckae19
    @Ckae19 Рік тому +1

    it’s so hard, im like a bomb that can set off anytime. i really need to control my intense reaction

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  Рік тому

      Just tye fact that you are aware is a great start! You have to get in front of the intense feeling as it begins to show up. When you feel it, try to ask yourself some questions. "What is the outcome I want"? " What is his/Her positive intent?" "How am I getting in my own way"? As you ask yourself these questions, you shift from your emotional mind to your rational mind. This will help.over time to keep your from your intense reactions. Hope this help!

  • @Tammarrah100
    @Tammarrah100 Місяць тому +1

    ❤😂

  • @Ireland_Wing
    @Ireland_Wing 2 роки тому

    Hi sir, how could I contact you

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  2 роки тому

      My website is www.PhilCicio.com my email is Phil@philcicio.com
      I look forward to connecting.

  • @emilycarver595
    @emilycarver595 Рік тому

    Helpful information, however the intense, pressured affect of the speaker is very anxiety provoking for someone experiencing an amygdala hijack.

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  Рік тому

      It certainly is Emily! This is why it's so important to get in front on the onset. Being intentional and aware is so important. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it!

  • @curtis.couple
    @curtis.couple 3 роки тому +2

    Also grammatical issue I think in the title. I think it should read “How to stay in control in stressful situations”
    Feel free to delete the comment if you end up changing it...

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you! I will have that changed. Glad you enjoyed my video 🙂

  • @VontriceIyonn
    @VontriceIyonn 9 місяців тому +1

    Even their child knows he’s full of crap lol

  • @angelacoleman6580
    @angelacoleman6580 2 роки тому

    I'm here today because of an amygdala hijack.

    • @philcicio
      @philcicio  2 роки тому +1

      I hope my video helped! We all get hijacked, trying to catch yourself as it is coming on, is important, but also recognizing you're in it and working your way out. As you increase your level of awareness, it will become easier 😊

  • @ThomasDoubting5
    @ThomasDoubting5 2 роки тому +4

    More self division ..this way of thinking is bad and doesn't end well

  • @Popoluvsphare
    @Popoluvsphare Рік тому

    Spare Cash na spare tire ? 😏

  • @magomichel6160
    @magomichel6160 10 місяців тому

    Just came to tell you that that right brain cognitive bias has been long dismitify