***This episode originally aired on March 2nd, 2021***Or mad? Or scared? Or overwhelmed? Or shut-down?
Why do I make a mountain out of a mole hill? Why can’t I keep it together?
Being ignored (or yelled at or cussed at or disrespected or refusing to eat or do a chore or or or or the list is endless) is never going to feel good. But- have you ever wondered why your brain goes into full on attacking watch dog mode when the reality is- refusing to do a chore, go to school, or even being ignored or yelled at, isn’t life threatening?
If it isn’t life threatening, why does our brain go to attack mode?We talk about two reasons in today's episode:
- Decreased window of stress tolerance
- Implicit memory awakenings
***************I talk about a LOT of resources in this episode!Blog articles:
- Finding Playfulness
- Self-Compassion
- No Behavior is Maladaptive
Read the full summary or the full transcript at: https://robyngobbel.com/whydoigetdysregulated/Over on my website you can find:
Masterclass and eBook on What Behavior Really Is (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)Ongoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: Being With
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