Sources: my counsellor (I think first mention was some time in Nov 2021) and https://mi-psych.com.au/your-brains-3-emotion-regulation-systems/ and this is a cool pdf https://www.mindfulpath.com.au/application/files/5115/6583/0031/The_three_emotional_systems.pdf

Three systems

  • Threat
    • Responses to perceived threats
    • Can be overly active
      • Enter: anxiety lol
    • Lots of neg emotions: anger, fear, disgust, sadness
  • Drive
    • We spend a lot of time here
    • Taking action, heading towards goals
    • Hustle mode
  • Soothe
    • Safety, comfort, ease, warmth, affection, care
    • Moderates the other two if they’re running wild
    • IMPORTANT
    • We neglect this