As Carl Jung stated, "In each of us there is an Other whom we do not know . . ." (CW, 1964, Vol. 10, par. 325) That Other, designated "The Guardienne," is the protective region of the brain. It includes the limbic system, dedicated memory, and connections to other regions. It is faster than the frontal cortex, autonomous, sentient, constantly vigilant, and amoral. When triggered, it is capable of taking control of the body without permission. It is also the brain's creative engine, as well as its memory administrator. Guardiennes vary in size and power. Above a certain size, its autonomy can be problematic, contributing greatly to alcoholism, addiction, and relapse. Resistance to or tolerance for alcohol did not begin to become part of our genetic structure until about 8,000, BC, when alcohol was first discovered and manufactured. This process is incomplete, since 10,000 years is only a heartbeat in evolutionary terms. Those with the original legacy genetics have little or no protection from alcohol and are thus alcoholics. The presence of the Guardienne has consequences beyond alcoholism. It is likely a major factor in hypnic jerks, deja vu, bipolar disorder, dissociative identity disorder, highway hypnosis, Stockholm syndrome, and many other phenomena.