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Ernie White's avatar

Thanks Nic for supporting my love of D and M conversations with my dog 🐕

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Nick Norwitz MD PhD's avatar

Anytime ;)

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David Moore Robinson's avatar

Very interesting! Thanks for breaking it down (and the nuance aside is very helpful - I’ve only ever heard about the amygdala as the fear center of the brain).

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Nick Norwitz MD PhD's avatar

Funny right... hence the nuance note

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Eva's avatar

Fantastic as always. What do you mean you are an AAA? What are the traits of this type of personality? What other measures do type AAA can use?

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Nick Norwitz MD PhD's avatar

"A Type A personality is characterized by traits like competitiveness, drive, ambition, and urgency. People with this personality type are often good at reaching their goals, but this personality type has also been linked to increased stress and other health risks." ... take this and triple it.

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Eva's avatar

Thanks for your reply.

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Nick Norwitz MD PhD's avatar

Pleasure.

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ilaria bertini's avatar

do not stress stressing yourself with pre-packed technique to relax!!! find your way because is damn important for our gut health metabolic health brain health and mood // amazing paper! thank you for sharing the mechanisms

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Nick Norwitz MD PhD's avatar

You're very welcome... did you like my Game of Thrones tip ;)?

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ilaria bertini's avatar

tremendously good!!!! I like also star wars

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Nick Norwitz MD PhD's avatar

Maybe the Fermentation Be With You.

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ilaria bertini's avatar

Power resides where men believe it resides. It’s a trick, a shadow on the wall. And, a very small man can cast a very large shadow

you are inspiring -

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Nick Norwitz MD PhD's avatar

Lord Varys #TheSpider! I see you ;)

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