“…The three systems interact with each other, with external and internal events triggering activation, meaning one system can become dominant. Which one, is dependent on the circumstances and the individual's internal response to it (Gibson et al, 2021) Ideally these systems are flexible with each other and there is a general sense of balance. However, the threat system is particularly powerful, designed to overpower the others, prioritising instinctive responses to danger and blocking rational thought.…”