Navigating Discomfort
Ryan discusses the critical distinction between discomfort and actual threat, emphasizing how our psychological responses can be triggered by perceived danger rather than real danger. He highlights the implications of this confusion in both personal experiences and broader societal contexts, such as the legal system's recognition of perceived threats. By understanding this dynamic, we can better navigate our reactions and responses to challenging situations.In this clip
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Tools for Overcoming Substance & Behavioral Addictions | Ryan Soave
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What happens when we perceive something as a threat rather than a challenge?
In the episode Tools for Overcoming Substance & Behavioral Addictions | Ryan Soave and the clip Navigating Discomfort where Shawn Ryan talks about terrorism. What insights did he provide on that topic?
If the goal is to diminish the physiological response, then if a person works to change their physiological response immediately after being triggered, would that over time also diminish the physiological response and therefore break the conditioning? Am I right?