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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

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Stress is a generalized system designed to mobilize other systems in the brain and body, not just a response to threats like animal attacks.

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Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety

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03/08/21

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

The stress response is generic and activates certain systems while shutting down others, leading to physiological changes like increased heart rate and blood flow to muscles.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

The stress response involves the release of neurochemicals like acetylcholine and epinephrine, which prepare the body for action.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Stressors can be psychological or physical, and the body's response to them is the same, regardless of the source of stress.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Understanding stress as a powerful tool rather than purely negative allows for better management and modulation of stress responses in real-time.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

To control stress effectively, one must learn to work with the agitation it causes, as the stress response is designed to prompt action.

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Joe Dispenza

08/14/23

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Living in stress is living in survival, which disrupts the balance of the brain and body, leading to disease.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

The short-term stress response, often called the acute stress response, is designed to combat all stressors and can enhance immunity and focus.

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Aditi Nerurkar

01/15/24

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Not all stress is bad; good stress can be adaptive and necessary for growth, while bad stress is maladaptive and harmful.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

The parasympathetic nervous system, which helps calm the body, has specific entry points that can be activated to reduce stress quickly.