The article discusses how overstimulation can cause emotional outbursts and negative behavior. A viral tweet underscored this phenomenon, stating that being overstimulated can lead to unkind reactions. Experts explain that overstimulation overwhelms the senses, affecting our ability to think rationally as the prefrontal cortex becomes less active. This shift results in a panicky state where maintaining relationships takes a back seat, dramatically influencing mood and behavior. Ultimately, overstimulation can trigger one’s stress response, amplifying emotional reactions and leading to a dysregulated nervous system.
When you're stressed out, the prefrontal cortex goes from reflective and rational to reactive... your brain's not thinking about maintaining relationships or effectively solving problems.
To be overstimulated means that our senses have received a lot of information, and now we are feeling overwhelmed as we're receiving this information.
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