“the brain is hardwired to allow the amygdala to seize control in times of danger. And because of this wiring, it’s difficult to directly use reason-based thought processes arising in the higher levels of the cortex to control amygdala-based anxiety.… — Catherine M. Pittman Copy Share Image
“The amygdala can accomplish its quick response because of the special properties of another nucleus within it: the central nucleus.” — Catherine M. Pittman Copy Share Image
“The frontal lobes are one of the most important parts of the cortex to understand.” — Catherine M. Pittman Copy Share Image
“The quick reaction that results from the amygdala pathway is typically called the fight-or-flight response.” — Catherine M. Pittman Copy Share Image
“The lateral nucleus is the part of the amygdala that receives incoming messages from the senses.” — Catherine M. Pittman Copy Share Image
“The close connection of the central nucleus to elements of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) provides the amygdala with a great deal of influence… — Catherine M. Pittman Copy Share Image
“the brain is hardwired to allow the amygdala to seize control in times of danger. And because of this wiring, it’s difficult to directly… — Catherine M. Pittman Copy Share Image
“Cortisol increases blood sugar levels, giving you the energy you need to use your muscles. Adrenaline (also called epinephrine) gives you an energetic feeling… — Catherine M. Pittman Copy Share Image
“The frontal lobes are said to have executive functions, meaning that they are where the supervision of many brain processes occurs.” — Catherine M. Pittman Copy Share Image
“When information comes in through your sense organs, it’s directed to the thalamus, which is like the Grand Central Station of the brain” — Catherine M. Pittman Copy Share Image
“The role of the amygdala is to attach emotional significance to situations or objects and to form emotional memories.” — Catherine M. Pittman Copy Share Image
“Approaches to treating anxiety that target the cortex pathway are numerous and typically focus on cognitions, the psychological term for the mental processes that… — Catherine M. Pittman Copy Share Image
“The role of the SNS is to create the fight-or-flight response, an effect that is balanced by the influences of the parasympathetic nervous system… — Catherine M. Pittman Copy Share Image
