Stress & Burnout: How Stress Rewires Your Brain | Proven Ways to Reduce It | Dr. Syeda Quadri

Struggling with mental exhaustion, brain fog, or emotional numbness after long days? You’re not alone. In this video, Dr. Syeda Quadri (US Board-Certified Psychiatrist, 15+ years experience) explains how chronic stress rewires the brain—and shares 8 science-backed tools to restore calm, focus, and resilience.

What’s inside this video?
✔️ How chronic stress affects the amygdala & prefrontal cortex
✔️ Burnout basics: why simple tasks feel overwhelming
✔️ HRV biofeedback: train your nervous system to calm down
✔️ Cold therapy: quick arousal reset (showers/ice baths)
✔️ Meditation, nature, and 4-7-8 breathing for rapid relief
✔️ Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) for body-stored stress
✔️ Social connection as a cortisol buffer
✔️ Creative expression to access “flow” and recover faster
✔️ Consistency: 10-minute daily plan for long-term calm

Video Highlights:
✔️ Stress brain: overactive amygdala, underpowered PFC
✔️ HRV training = better “relax” switch
✔️ Cold exposure → norepinephrine & mental clarity
✔️ 20-minute nature walk boosts mood & problem-solving
✔️ 4-7-8 breathing lowers arousal; PMR releases tension
✔️ Oxytocin from safe relationships blunts stress
✔️ Creativity activates reward pathways (flow state)
✔️ Daily repetition rewires circuits for resilience

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Disclaimer:
This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If stress or burnout is impacting your safety or daily functioning, consult a licensed clinician. For emergencies, contact your local helpline immediately.