Memory Encoding Insights
Neurons encode memories not just by their identity but also by the rate at which they fire, allowing for greater flexibility in memory storage. Overclocking, or heightened emotional experiences, can create lasting impressions of trauma, but effective treatments aim to decouple the emotional weight from these memories by manipulating their playback rates. Understanding this mechanism opens doors for innovative trauma therapies that empower individuals to regain control over their emotional responses.In this clip
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Time Perception & Entrainment by Dopamine, Serotonin & Hormones | Huberman Lab Podcast #46
Related Questions
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?
For example, if a person had a traumatic experience with a spider, but every time they see the spider or get activated through a trigger, and immediately after use breathwork to calm the body, would that work like retelling a narrative to extinguish the fear?
What is the neuroscience of memory distortion after trauma?