But it's not a very good thing if my consciousness continues to narrow and constrict beyond the threat, or beyond the hardship.

但它变得不是很好,如果我的意识继续狭窄,收紧超出威胁，超出困难。

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What happens when we experience negative emotions is that our consciousness, our thinking narrows and constricts.

体验消极情绪时,我们的意识，我们的思维变得狭窄，收紧。

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So my consciousness narrows and constricts, and I'm in the "fight or flight" mode.

我的意识变得狭窄，收紧，进入“对抗或逃跑“模式。

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