Soothe Your Reptilian Brain
With Powerful Self Control Techniques

Authored by William G. DeFoore, Ph.D.

Your reptilian brain is perfectly designed to keep you safe...but sometimes it can get over-active and create serious problems that can be very hard to control.

When this primitive fight-or-flight part of your brain takes over, that's when you might have blackouts or temporary memory loss during an anger episode. This is also when you'll find yourself doing things out of character, things you would never do if you were'nt so upset.

Daniel Goleman calls this emotional hijacking, where your survival instincts take over and briefly shuts down your rational thinking brain. This is exactly the reason that good people sometimes do bad things.

Reptilian Brain Problems

The term "reptilian" is not a biological term, it's just a way of referring to a primitive part of the brain technically called the basal ganglia. Paul McLean, author of The Triune Brain In Evolution coined the term, and it has caught on quite well. Learn about the reptilian brain here.

This is not a bad part of the brain, you just don't want it to be in the driver's seat, or running the show. It's the only part of the brain that can take over and shut down higher (thinking, compassionate) brain functions, which is why it can be potentially dangerous.

Here's how to know if you're having problems in this area of your brain:

You react to situations without thinking, and often regret it later.
At times it seems like "something takes over" when you're angry or upset, and you do things that are out of character for you.
You sometimes have memory blackouts, where you don't remember what happened after an anger episode.
Your anger seems like a separate part of you, over which you have little or no control.

I think you can see that these types of reptilian brain problems are pretty common for a lot of folks. The good news is that you don't have to be a victim to your own brain and its fight-or-flight response.

There are some tried-and-true methods you can use to gain control over your instincts and manage your anger better. Let's take a look at some of those now:

How To Soothe Your Reptilian Brain

If you're having any of the symptoms described above, then your fight or flight reflex is definitely too active, and your primitive brain needs some soothing.

I will offer several different techniques for calming and soothing your reptilian brain, and I recommend that you use all of them to find out which works best for you. Here they are:

Physical relaxation and deep breathing techniques. This is a basic beginning point, but it might be difficult for you to start here. Here is a breathing exercise to start practicing, that will get easier the more you do it.
Deep emotional healing work, using imagery and affirmations for the inner child is highly effective, and actually gets to the cause of the problem. An over-active reptilian brain often results from past trauma, and the inner child program will help you take care of that.
Repitition and familiarity are very soothing to the fight-or-flight part of your brain. Rocking in a rocking chair, getting some exercise that requires repetitive motion can help. When you find yourself getting upset, it's a good idea to "seek the familiar" by doing something you've done many times and/or going somewhere that you feel safe and comfortable.
Journaling can help to re-activate your higher brain functions and soothe your "jangled nerves." Learn about a three part journaling process that helps you address all of the parts of your brain, with the ultimate outcome of increasing your health and happiness.

Please understand that you did not get to this point quickly, and it may take you a while to reach your goals...but you can do this! These are powerful tools and techniques, and if you use them consistently over time, you will definitely receive the benefits you want.

A Powerful Audio Program For Your Reptilian Brain

If you only choose one of these methods, by all means choose the Inner Child audio program. It goes deeper, deals with the original causes of the problems, and gives lasting benefits and emotional control.

This program offers a kind of wide-awake self hypnosis, where you're talking to your child self, using the incredible power of your imagination.

There's no risk. If you find this product does not meet your needs, you can return it for a full refund.Listen to a free preview now, or buy your CD or MP3 download for immediate listening.

NURTURING YOUR INNER CHILD
Affirmations & Visualizations For Self Love & Healing

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