{"id":19756,"date":"2020-11-29T20:47:55","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T00:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=19756"},"modified":"2020-12-04T23:33:17","modified_gmt":"2020-12-05T03:33:17","slug":"limbic-system-of-the-brain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/limbic-system-of-the-brain\/","title":{"rendered":"The Limbic System of the Brain &#038; Navigating Trauma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What is the function of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-does-the-limbic-system-do\/\">limbic system<\/a> of the brain? How does it work and what does it have to do with trauma?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The limbic system of the brain is the part of the brain that houses and detects emotions and helps keep you safe. This part of the brain helps you survive by allowing you to navigate complex situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to find out how to limbic system of the brain works and how it relates to trauma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Limbic System&nbsp;<\/strong>of the Brain and Trauma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-is-the-role-of-the-limbic-system\/\">function of the limbic system<\/a> of the brain? The next part of the brain that develops &#8212; largely in the first six years of life &#8212; is the limbic system, also called the mammalian brain. This is the part of the brain that houses emotions, watches for danger, detects joy or fear, decides what\u2019s important for survival, and manages how you navigate complex social networks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-are-the-regions-of-the-brain\/\">area of the brain<\/a> is largely shaped by your experiences; the more you have a certain type experience, the more it becomes ingrained in your brain and your response becomes the default. For example, <strong>if most of your childhood experiences make you feel safe and loved, your brain will be conditioned to play, explore, and cooperate. However, if you are often scared and feel unwanted, your brain will operate in fear and feelings of abandonment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Emotional Brain&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The reptilian brain and the limbic system together comprise the so-called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/emotional-brain\/\">emotional brain<\/a>, which is responsible for your well-being.&nbsp;The function of the limbic system of the brain has an important role to play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your emotional brain looks out for danger and opportunity, and alerts you with hormones that fire off physical sensations (e.g. when you feel your chest tighten in response to panic). This averts your mind from whatever you\u2019re doing to react immediately to the danger or opportunity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the interest of reacting in the face of immediate threats, the emotional brain works quickly and fairly simply; it interprets information in a general way, and may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-not-jump-to-conclusions\/\">jump to conclusions<\/a> based on the rough perception of threat.<\/strong> For instance, it\u2019s your emotional brain that makes you jump back at the sight of a snake \u2026 before your rational brain realizes that it\u2019s actually just a rope.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The emotional brain jump-starts your preprogrammed reactions, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-is-the-fight-or-flight-response\/\">fight-or-flight response<\/a>, which get your body in motion before you have time to think or plan. This can be a life-saving reflex when you need a quick reaction, but it can also cause issues when your emotional brain misjudges a threat &#8212; and trauma can alter the emotional brain\u2019s ability to accurately and effectively perceive threats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Neocortex<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the limbic system of the brain, your neocortex also helps you navigate trauma. The neocortex is the top layer of the brain, largely made up of the frontal lobes. This is also the last area of the brain to develop, when you are between the ages of 2 and 7.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The frontal lobes manage language, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/abstract-thinking-ability\/\">abstract thought<\/a>, imagination, creativity, empathy, and the ability to plan the future and reflect on the past. <\/strong>The functions of the frontal lobes are vital for healthy interpersonal relationships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The frontal lobes house so-called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/empathy-neurons\/\">mirror neurons<\/a>, which allow you to pick up on other people\u2019s actions, emotions, and intentions. 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