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| the area of the brain most often associated with anxiety. Makes up the behavioral inhibition system which is activated by signals from the brain stem of uexpected events such as major changes in body functioning that might signal danger. |
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| originates in the brain stem and travels through several midbrain structures, including the amygdala. When stimulated in animals, produces an immediate alarm-and-escape response that looks much like panic in humans. |
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| When the brain perceives a threat or danger, messages are sent to a section of your nerves called the autonomic nervous system (ANS) which then activates the adrenal glands in the kidneys to secrete chemicals, such as adrenaline and noradrenaline, which key up the body for fight or flight |
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| sympathetic nervous system |
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| the actual system that releases energy and prepares the body for action |
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| parasympathetic nervous systems |
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| reticular activating system |
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| the key that turns our brain up and down. Alerts us to dangerous situations. Tells us to pay attention to new or unexpected stimuli/experiences. |
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| Generalized Anxiety Disorder |
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| Excessive anxiety and worry occurring for at least 6 months in a number of events or activities. Difficulty controlling the worry. Worry associated with 3 or more of the following: Restlessness, Being easily fatigued, Difficulty concentrating, Irritability, Muscle tension, sleep disturbance. Not related to any other anxiety disorder. Symptoms cause clinically significant distress. Not related to substance abuse |
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| to meet the criteria, one must experience an unexpected panic attack and develop substantial anxiety over the possibility of having another attack or about the implications of the attack or its consequences. |
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