Guest guest Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Interesting article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/23/anxiety-brain_n_838648.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Bruce, Thanks for the link. I'm very interested in how the brain works, especially the amygdala's role in anxiety and fear. I think mine tends to be a little too active, and often sees threats where there are none, hence my social anxiety. I know it means well, but even so... Optogenetics is new to me. I followed your link and downloaded the PDF file explaining it via the Scientific American website. Being able to target cells or groups of cells and change the way they function sounds like a very exciting and powerful research tool. I've no idea if it will lead to new ways of dealing with anxiety, but even if it does, it will probably be a long time coming. Even then, I think tools like ACT will still be very useful. ACT isn't just a therapy, it's a philosophy of life. Cheers, Stan > > Interesting article: > > http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/23/anxiety-brain_n_838648.html > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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