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Latest revision as of 16:49, 19 April 2025
Alarm as an emotion refers to a sudden feeling of fear, anxiety, or concern, usually triggered by the perception of an immediate danger or threat. It's not as intense as panic, but stronger than simple worry.
Emotionally, alarm often includes:
- A spike in alertness or tension
- A sense of urgency or impending risk
- Physical responses like increased heart rate or widened eyes
- A readiness to react or escape
For example, hearing an unexpected loud crash at night might cause alarm—your body tenses, your mind races, and you're suddenly on edge, scanning for what caused it.
Psychologically, alarm is a primary emotional response to a perceived threat. It’s often part of the fight-or-flight mechanism, which is triggered by the brain’s amygdala when it senses danger.
Here’s a breakdown of psychological alarm:
🧠 How It Works in the Brain
The amygdala rapidly processes sensory input for signs of threat.
If danger is detected (even before you're consciously aware), it sends a distress signal to the hypothalamus, activating the autonomic nervous system.
This leads to a cascade of physical and mental changes (e.g., increased heart rate, narrowed attention, muscle tension) meant to prepare you for quick action.
🧠 Cognitive and Emotional Experience
You may feel:
- Hyper-vigilant
- Anxious or on edge
- A strong urge to act (run, hide, shout, etc.)
- Your thoughts might race or fixate on worst-case scenarios, even if the threat is ambiguous or unclear.
🧠 Short-Term vs Long-Term
Short-term alarm is adaptive—it helps protect you.
Chronic or exaggerated alarm (like in anxiety disorders or PTSD) can become maladaptive, causing distress and impairing daily life.
See also [ Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions ]
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