When a person begins the process of irrational anger or self-protection. Overactivity of the Amygdala; although not quite in an “amygdala hijack” as described by Daniel Goleman. Amygdalation is mild to moderate.
Dave, you’re starting to get kind of amygdalated, you might want to do some breathing and centering; dial it back a little.
by Handsome Hair December 02, 2024
The state of being in the beginning stages of an “amygdala hijack.” Mild to medium irrational anger and associated thought distortions.
Dave, you’re getting kind of amygdalated. Eat a snickers bar. Do some breathing and center yourself; dial it back, buddy.
by Handsome Hair December 02, 2024
A slight increase in amygdala activity causing anger and slight reality distortion. The beginning stages of an amygdala hijack.
“When Dave gets bad news, you can actually watch the amygdalation in action: his face gets a little red, he starts thinking people all have bad intentions toward him… you can usually get him to calm down with some breathing or a snickers bar”
by Handsome Hair December 02, 2024