A significant shift or unexpected event, like an election outcome, jolts our beliefs or emotional expectations. Becoming aware of the subtle signals, and understanding the root of triggered emotions will make a huge difference in our journey to self-mastery. Follow these two links to continue with an opening conversation on neurogenesis - the experience you and people near you are going through. You will need to explain what's going on (neurogenesis) to your family, peers, neighbors and even at work.
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The explanation aligns well with current understanding of neuroplasticity, stress response, and emotional processing. However, the specific '72-hour rule' isn't a standard term in psychology or neuroscience, which introduces some ambiguity.
Entropy in this context refers to the unpredictability or the breadth of information provided. The response does cover a broad spectrum of related topics including neuroplasticity, emotional stages of grief, and psychological adaptation.
When we're faced with a shock, our brain is essentially forced into a state of adaptation. Dendrites, the branches of neurons that form connections with other neurons, play a major role in this. During any kind of emotional or psychological crisis, pruning of dendrites can occur. This pruning is a kind of selective removal of neural pathways that no longer serve us-especially those tied to expectations or beliefs that have just been upended.
This neurogenesis (creation of new neural connections) is particularly sensitive to rest, nutrition, and mental calm, which are usually in short supply when emotions are heightened. The 72-hour rule represents a natural time span for the initial wave of shock to subside as these new connections start to form, albeit very delicately at first.
During this initial 72-hour period, people often feel scattered, unable to concentrate, and may even experience physical symptoms like a headache, nausea, or muscle tension. This is largely due to elevated stress hormones like cortisol, which flood the brain and body in response to perceived existential threats. People may also find themselves emotionally reactive, snapping at others or feeling an intense need to be alone. All of these reactions are part of a survival mechanism in which the brain prioritizes self-protection over more nuanced responses.
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