Your "thinking brain" (the cortex) can sometimes "scare" the amygdala with "what-if" thoughts. Identifying these triggers and replacing them with more balanced alternatives helps break the anxiety loop.
The amygdala is the brain's "alarm system" that triggers fight-or-flight responses. Your "thinking brain" (the cortex) can sometimes "scare"
Here are several key brain-based strategies to help quiet an anxious mind: Your "thinking brain" (the cortex) can sometimes "scare"
"Taming Your Amygdala: Brain-Based Strategies to Quiet the Anxious Mind" is a workbook by Dr. Catherine Pittman that uses neuroscience and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you manage anxiety by "retraining" your brain. Your "thinking brain" (the cortex) can sometimes "scare"