Why Your Brain Overreacts to Fear—and How to Fix It Gradual exposure to fear can rewire your brain and reduce anxiety.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/health/why-your-brain-overreacts-to-fear-and-how-to-fix-it-5962424?utm_source=Morningbrief&src_src=Morningbrief&utm_campaign=mb-2026-01-28&src_cmp=mb-2026-01-28&utm_medium=email&est=OxChM4GpVmSIsh5aINFAA6ghbduy01KXEGpqNO7GIDjNGn0QBdqEx9BghP6o Why Your Brain Overreacts to Fear—and How to Fix It Gradual exposure to fear can rewire your brain and reduce anxiety. 30 242 Save Print At the center of our fear response is the amygdala, an almond-sized structure deep in the brain. Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock Debbie Cohen 1/27/2026 | Updated: 1/27/2026 0:00 8:28 X 1 We’ve all been there: that jolt of panic before a job interview, the knot in your stomach while public speaking, the dread during a difficult conversation. Your heart pounds, your breath turns shallow, and your palms sweat. Your body reacts as if physical danger is imminent, even when it’s not. This surge of anxiety stems from your brain’s fight-or-flight response. It is...