Step 03: The Reaction
The Anatomy of
The Anatomy of
Stress.
Your brain's filter has identified a threat. Now, your body executes a flawless biological process designed to keep you alive in a physical emergency.
The Hardware
The Organs of Survival
The Hypothalamus
The Alarm Trigger. Initiates the survival sequence via CRH release.
The Pituitary Gland
The Dispatcher. Sends ACTH into your bloodstream.
The Adrenal Glands
The Chemical Factories. Pumps Cortisol and Adrenaline directly into your body.
Interactive Biological Mapping
Decode The Cortisol
Decode The Cortisol
Cascade.
The Final Sequence
The Biological Sensation.
Stress is a chemical reality, but you experience it entirely as an emotion. Proceed to Step 4 to decode how your biological state creates your feelings.
Step 04: Anatomy of Emotion