Fight-Or-Flight Reflexes?

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Ever since I was little, I’ve been reacting to situations faster than a lot of other kids. But now these reactions have sped up and they’re really starting to worry me. I was opening the garage door to get in the house and I saw my dad. My automatic response was to get in a fighting stance. I almost punched him, too. And my dad/mom have never abused me or anything to make me want to do that kind of thing. But whenever something scares me, I get into a fighting stance or prepare to run, depending on the situation. I’ve never been traumatized in my life, and I’m wondering if I can learn to control this. Please help.

Category: asked October 20, 2013

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Some individuals simply have a natural instinct to respond in such a way to surprising circumstances. It can be controlled through conscious effort and mental training. Learn to identify this reflex, and learn to catch it. When you get to the point of becoming aware of the reflex as it is happening, then this is when you will be able to retrain your mind to react in a different manner; for example, teaching yourself to keep calm or relaxed when something surprising occurs. Do this enough, and you will essentially retrain your mind and body to react naturally in such a way. It takes time and patience, as well as practice and dedication, so keep at it and don't give up, even if the results you are hoping for don't come as swiftly as you would hope for them to :)
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It may be hard, but training yourself not to react that way when in situations it's not needed might be best. it might take some time as fight or flight in an instinctual response, but if not maybe you could ask a doctor? Maybe some kind of therapy might help to keep yourself calm in those situation where it isn't needed. Lots of love xx