Research indicates that people with aphantasia may have a different relationship with risk, potentially being more open to taking risks since they don't visualize fearful scenarios.

The relationship between mental imagery and emotional responses is complex; those with aphantasia may experience different emotional reactions to stories compared to those with vivid imagery.

Overconsumption of graphic content can increase the risk of PTSD, even if the events are happening far away, due to the impact on the amygdala.

We often confuse discomfort with threat, leading us to react to discomfort in ways that may not be beneficial, while the diagnostic criteria for PTSD includes exposure to actual or threatened death, violence, or sexual violence, highlighting that both real and perceived threats can trigger similar reactions in the body.

Flow can be used therapeutically to help override PTSD by creating new, positive memories that can replace traumatic ones.

Trauma creates neuropeptides in our bodies that can be stored if we lack the tools to address them, leading to potential health issues later on.

When we experience trauma, we often exile our most sensitive parts, making us feel more delicate and vulnerable to triggers that can lead to emotional outbursts.

Experiencing emotional pain can be useful for habituation, allowing individuals to get used to discomfort and realize it's manageable.

People can become addicted to stress, needing high levels of activation to feel alive, especially those with backgrounds in high-stress environments like combat veterans.