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Fight Flight Response Attenuation

Meaning

Fight Flight Response Attenuation is the process of reducing the intensity and duration of the sympathetic nervous system’s immediate reaction to perceived threat, often referred to as the fight-or-flight response. This clinical objective aims to prevent the over-mobilization of stress hormones and energy reserves in response to non-life-threatening, chronic modern stressors. Successful attenuation is vital for preserving hormonal balance, as excessive sympathetic activation chronically burdens the adrenal glands and suppresses reproductive and digestive functions. It represents an increase in physiological resilience and adaptability.