3 ways visualizing a positive experience can help you get out of a fight or flight stress response 1) Visualization gets you into a positive mental state and helps your brain release healthy neurotransmitters such as dopamine, endorphins, oxytocin, and serotonin. 2) Visualization takes your mind off the stressful trigger and keeps your mind in a place of positivity and peace. 3) Visualization calms your nervous system’s physical stress response by lowering your levels of stress hormones such as