Question about the state of an amygdala hijack
Hi guys, just had a question about a symtpom of an amygdala hijack.
Just in case someone tries to correct me on terminology, I will say that multiple terms have been used for the experience that I'm asking about: Amygdala hyperactivity, Prefrontal hypoactivity, Hyperarousal, Hyperviligance, Fight or Flight, but the one I'm most familiar with is the Amygdala hijack.
These can be seen is mental disorders/illnesses such as ptsd. Now that that's out of the way, I have a question about this experience. During a severe amygdala hijack, it is apparent that the Prefrontal cortex becomes impaired, or can even shut down. Now, with this being said, I have a question for you guys who have experienced a severe amygdala hijack before.
During an "episode" of this, did people still experience intrusive thoughts? Not so much intrusive memories about the past, but moreso intrusive thoughts about the future, or maybe the situation at hand, or even just paranoid ideations? I'm curious if this is a symtpom of amygdala hijacks.
I'm sure people experience these things differently, but I'm curious. I know the prefrontal cortex shuts down during a hijack, and I've been told that's where intrusive thoughts come from.
Hi guys, just had a question about a symtpom of an amygdala hijack.
Just in case someone tries to correct me on terminology, I will say that multiple terms have been used for the experience that I'm asking about: Amygdala hyperactivity, Prefrontal hypoactivity, Hyperarousal, Hyperviligance, Fight or Flight, but the one I'm most familiar with is the Amygdala hijack.
These can be seen is mental disorders/illnesses such as ptsd. Now that that's out of the way, I have a question about this experience. During a severe amygdala hijack, it is apparent that the Prefrontal cortex becomes impaired, or can even shut down. Now, with this being said, I have a question for you guys who have experienced a severe amygdala hijack before.
During an "episode" of this, did people still experience intrusive thoughts? Not so much intrusive memories about the past, but moreso intrusive thoughts about the future, or maybe the situation at hand, or even just paranoid ideations? I'm curious if this is a symtpom of amygdala hijacks.
I'm sure people experience these things differently, but I'm curious. I know the prefrontal cortex shuts down during a hijack, and I've been told that's where intrusive thoughts come from.