What is the Source of Worry? Does Constant Worrying Mean Something is Wrong?
Dr. Chance D. Gallo
What is the source of worry? Does worrying constantly mean something is wrong? The human brain is immensely complex, making it difficult to understand and interpret all its unique functions. First, let’s consider the physiological and psychological aspects of worrying. Physiological Aspects of Worrying The brain has two primary systems that take in information and decipher it throughout the body. These systems are the peripheral and central nervous systems, but the central nervous system is responsible for receiving information that can potentially harm us. Environmental experiences (i.e., being startled, anxious, etc.) are first relayed through the thalamus to the hypothalamus of the brain. From there, anxiety or perceived threats are...
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