A fascinating study shows that changing brain activity in the amygdala is efficacious in improving PTSD symptoms.
Patterns of brain activity called theta rhythms are important for fear memories.that helps us cope with threatening situations. Deep within the temporal lobe of the brain is the amygdala, the most studied brain area involved in fear. The amygdala uses all kinds of information from outside and inside the body to help us interpret and react to danger.Upon detecting a threat, the amygdala causes reactions that prepare us to deal with danger.
The amygdala is also important for making fearful memories. When an individual encounters a threatening situation, the amygdala forms a, such as sounds, smells, and visual features. These fearful memories help us adapt and make faster decisions in the future. However, in some people who have experienced trauma, the amygdala is, which is believed to cause maladaptive behavior that is distressing.
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