There is a situation that we all experience frequently in daily life: we quickly decide against a sudden event, but we realize that we can make a more accurate choice when we think afterwards. So, why does our mind come to us later? Neurology Specialist Emre Çevik made important statements on the decision -making processes of the human brain and the sense of regret. Exp. Dr. Cevik, especially in stressful and emotional moments, the decisions, depending on the activation of different parts of the brain, he said.
“Our brain uses two main systems in decision -making processes”
Uzm said that our brain uses two main systems in decision -making processes. Dr. Emre Çevik said:
“The human brain makes a balance between the emotional and logical centers in the process of decision -making, the first is the limbic system and is particularly responsible for our emotional, fast and automatic reactions. The second is the prefrontal cortex; It is the region that fulfills the stress, excitement or a sudden pressure, the limbic system comes into play and sometimes caused us to make faulty decisions The sudden decisions can be given to our emotions, so that we have done more objectively. “
The center that forms the feeling of ‘I wish’
According to recent researches, Anterior Singurat Cortex brain Uzm underlined that the region stands out as one of the centers that make up the feeling of ‘I wish’ by reviewing our past decisions. Dr. Emre Cevik, “When the activity of this region increases, the person analyzes the mistakes he has made in the past and trains the brain to make more accurate decisions in the future. However, this process becomes more effective with age and experience,” he said.
“Sleepless decisions will not be healthy”
Stressing the cortisol hormone while under stress stating that the cortisol hormone Uzm. Dr. Cevik, “When the level of cortisol rises, the function of the prefrontal cortex is suppressed and we give more reactions by the limbic system. So the decisions taken while stressing or sleepless are often healthy,” he said.
“Keep your brain active for the right decisions”
Exp. Dr. Çevik made the following suggestions to make healthy decisions:
“Do not rush important decisions, re -evaluate after your emotions have been subsided. Regular sleep to ensure that the prefrontal cortex works healthy. Exercise stress management techniques (meditation, breathing exercises, etc.). Do not forget to make the brain active.”
(UAV)