In Part I of this two-part series we learned about what brain structures are involved with anxiety production. We discussed the “Bottoms Up” pathway that yields anxiety from the amygdala. We then discussed the “Top Down” pathway from the neocortex and especially the prefrontal cortex or front and top from part of your brain.

We also discussed the importance of working with a therapist who understands these different brain mechanism so that your counseling will be more effective.

We also reviewed facts about the amygdala or that part of your brain that produces the emotion of anxiety and fear among other emotional responses.

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