This all occurs even before we are actually aware of the threat! We will cover more of this in our next post. This is when we begin to sweat, our heart races, energy surges, blood pressure increases.
When we get scared or anxious, the startle response is picked up by the amygdala (our emotional/fear center) in the brain. How and Where Does Anxiety Start In the Brain? This may be done by assessing electrical activity within the cortex of the brain or assessing deeper structures that may be involved. Whether anxiety is caused from environmental factors, a functional neurological deficit, or a neurochemical imbalance, addressing anxiety from a neurological standpoint has been proven to be very beneficial. It is in our opinion to approach anxiety from a top down approach. There are many risk factors when it comes to the odds of developing an anxiety disorder. When treating any form of anxiety disorder, it is important to determine where the anxiety is stemming from or what imbalances in the brain or body are fueling the anxiety. Anxiety is very treatable, even without medication, yet only less than 40% of those with anxiety are treated successfully and with the right approach. Anxiety is not only stressful emotionally, but overtime can be very stressful physically on the brain and body.Īwareness of how anxiety can affect quality of life for both the individual experiencing the anxiety and the loved ones around them is extremely important. Anxiety is the experience of environmental stressors which is marked by continued excessive worry, feeling nervous or on edge, sleep abnormalities, difficulty concentrating, emotional swings, fatigue, gastrointestinal upset, increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and restlessness. Currently over 40 million Americans suffer from some form of anxiety EVERYDAY. Anxiety is so much more prevalent in the United States today than is recognized.
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