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The Amygdala’s Role in Anxiety

The amygdala, part of the brain's limbic system, is a crucial structure for anxiety. It acts as a rapid threat…

3 days ago

Amygdala-Based Anxiety

Amygdala-based anxiety originates in the amygdala, an ancient brain structure focused on protection. It operates rapidly and without conscious awareness,…

7 days ago

The Amygdala and Anxiety

The recommended approach to begin rewiring the brain to reduce anxiety is to first focus on calming the amygdala using…

1 week ago

The Amygdala: Understanding Its Role

In summary, the amygdala function is crucial for survival. It acts as a rapid threat detector, initiates the body's fear…

2 months ago

Understanding and Managing Amygdala-Based Anxiety

Amygdala-based anxiety originates in the amygdala, the brain's emotional processing centre. It can manifest as sudden, intense anxiety with strong…

2 months ago

The Underlying Mechanisms of Anxiety

Anxiety arises and persists through a combination of the body's stress response, specific brain mechanisms involving threat detection and information…

2 months ago

The Amygdala’s Role in the Stress Response

The amygdala, acting as the brain's threat detector, initiates the stress response upon perceiving danger. This involves activating the sympathetic…

3 months ago

Cortisol’s Role in Stress: Duration, Impact, and Reduction Strategies

Cortisol is a stress hormone that prepares the body for “fight or flight”, and while a short-term release is healthy,…

5 months ago