When stress becomes overwhelming

Ever felt like life's stressors are pushing you toward a breaking point? When stress accumulates, our brain and nervous system can interpret it as mortal danger, leading to a shutdown called the freeze response. I've got a hack to break the freeze response and regain control when you're drowning in stress. There are two primary reasons humans do things: 1. to avoid punishment 2. gain rewards Rewards are much more effective motivators than punishment. In this episode, I'm showing you the power of rewards over punishment. Get my book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Connect with me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.scott.eilers See it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCogWI9kVVvmRRPzzQBrOwzg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-eilers/support

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There are people who understand depression and anxiety on a personal level and there are people who understand depression and anxiety on a medical level. There are relatively few people who understand both, and I’m one of them. As a clinical psychologist I have a doctorate degree and thousands of hours of professional experience providing treatment for mood and anxiety disorders. I also have 39 years of personal experience managing mood and anxiety disorders as I myself deal with these struggles. This podcast is my attempt to synthesize my personal knowledge with my professional knowledge. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-eilers/support