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The world’s most distinguished limbic system scientist is also a kick-ass rock star

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on January 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

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I’m so ashamed of …

Posted in Yoga and Meditation, tagged , , , , on December 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Are there events in your past that you hide from your friends and colleagues?  Are there parts of your body that you keep covered at all times?  You may think to yourself, “If people see this side of me, they won’t want to associate with me”. Are you afraid of losing your job?  Losing your [...]

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Suffocation and the developmental continuity between childhood separation and panic disorder

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 11, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Image by Corrie… via Flickr Coping with fear and anxiety is difficult.  At times when one’s life, livelihood or loved one’s are threatened, we naturally hightenen our senses and allocate our emotional and physical resources for conflict.  At times, when all is well, and resources, relationships and relaxation time are plentiful, we should unwind and [...]

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ASIC1a and the fear of drowning

Posted in Amygdala, ASIC1a, tagged , , , , , , , , , on November 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image by Sbrimbillina via Flickr Here’s a gene whose relationship to mental function is very straightforward.  If you hold your breath, your blood pH falls (more CO2 leads to more free H+ protons dissolved in your blood stream).  You also may become anxious, or worse if you are forced to hold your breath.  How does [...]

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