Thank you for the feedback.  You are correct. Once your amygdala has been “hijacked”, it can be very challenging to stop and count to 10. However, with practice, you can recognize early signs you’re about to “lose it” and quick action can help.  The techniques mentioned in the article can be especially helpful as you learn to recognize when things are about to go off the rails (before they do). For example, I know someone who feels their face and neck getting warm, often before they even recognize that something is upsetting. With practice, they have learned to take a quick break from the situation while taking time to think about what’s really provoking the loss of control. The key is learning to recognize what’s coming and cutting off the hijacking before it happens. Yes, it can take more training and practice, but these exercises are presented as first steps towards that training or additional therapies, where needed. Hope that helps.