Neuro in anxiety Flashcards
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Brain regions involved
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Stria terminals Anterior cingulate cortex Insula Locus coeruleus Hippocampus
2
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Serotonin
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modulates emotions
3
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GABA
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Involved in modulating activity in amygdala and fear circuit
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Norepinephrine
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Increased levels in anxiety
5
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HPA system
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System of direct influences and feedback between hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenal gland.
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Locus coeruleur
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Source of neurotransmitter norre. Seen in panic disorder
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Interoceptive conditioning
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Person experiences somatic signs of anxiety followed by panic attack. This becomes conditioned response to somatic changes. ASI
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Contrast Avoidance Model
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People with GAD. Highly aversive to experience rapid shift in emotion. Rather have chronic state of worry and distress.
