2023

What Happens In The Brain During Social Anxiety

What happens in the brain during social anxiety? Typically, the PFC sends signals to the amygdala to keep it from becoming too active during routine social interactions. But this connection doesn’t work well in people with social anxiety disorder. Instead of decreasing amygdala activity, the PFC instead increases amygdala activity. This causes fear and anxiety.

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What To Do If Anxiety Is Affecting Your Life

What to do if anxiety is affecting your life? Some ways to manage anxiety disorders include learning about anxiety, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, correct breathing techniques, dietary adjustments, exercise, learning to be assertive, building self-esteem, cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, structured problem solving, medication and support groups. Can anxiety paralyze you? One symptom of an anxiety disorder

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