Why can’t we trigger our own fight or flight response, purposefully, on command?
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Inside our bodies, we have a superhero power called “fight or flight.” It’s like when you see a pretend monster, and your heart beats faster, and you feel really strong and fast.
But guess what? This power is super smart! It only turns on when we really, really need it. Imagine if you had a special robot that helped you with your toys, but you only called it when you had a big problem. That’s how fight or flight works – it comes to help us when we’re in danger.
Now, if we could turn it on whenever we wanted, it might get confused. It’s like if you played with your superhero toys all the time, they might not be as special anymore. Plus, our bodies need to rest and be calm too. If we were always in superhero mode, we’d get tired and grumpy.
So, fight or flight is like our secret helper that only shows up when we really need it. It’s smarter that way, and it helps us stay safe and strong!
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