Catherine M. Pittman Boeken

Exploring the neuropsychology of anxiety, this book delves into the roles of the amygdala and cortex in emotional responses. The amygdala triggers primal fear reactions, often without understanding the cause, while the cortex is responsible for worrying and rumination. Through evidence-based techniques and practical self-assessments, readers will learn to manage fear and anxiety by reprogramming these brain pathways. This empowering approach aims to enhance resilience and transform the way individuals respond to anxiety.

Rewire the brain processes that cause obsessions and compulsions--and take back your life! If you've ever wondered why you seem to get trapped in an endless cycle of obsessive, compulsive thoughts, you don't have to wonder anymore. Grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience and evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Rewire Your OCD Brain will show you how and why your brain gets stuck in a loop of obsessive thinking, uncertainty, and worry; and offers the tools you need to short-circuit this response and get your symptoms under control--for good. Written by clinical psychologist Catherine Pittman and clinical neuropsychologist William Youngs, this groundbreaking book will show how neurological functions in your brain lead to obsessions, compulsions, and anxiety. You'll also find tons of proven-effective coping strategies to help you manage your worst symptoms--including relaxation, exercise, healthy sleep habits, cognitive restructuring, cognitive defusion, distraction, and mindfulness. The brain is powerful, and the more you work to change the way you respond to obsessive thoughts, the more resilient you'll become. If you're ready to rewire the brain processes that lie at the root of your obsessive thoughts, this book has everything you need to get started today.

In Rewire Your Anxious Brain, a clinical psychologist offers readers a unique, evidence-based solution to overcoming anxiety based in cutting-edge neuroscience and research. In the book, readers will learn how the amygdala and cortex (both important parts of the brain) are essential players in the neuropsychology of anxiety. Using the practical self-assessments and proven-effective techniques in the book, readers will learn to "rewire" the brain processes that lie at the root of their fears.

Exploring the depths of anxiety, this book delves into the pervasive feelings of unease and the impact of persistent worry about others' perceptions. It addresses the struggles with phobias and the overwhelming nature of panic attacks, offering insights into the psychological challenges faced by individuals. Through relatable experiences, it aims to illuminate the complexities of living with anxiety and the journey toward understanding and managing these feelings.

A take-anywhere toolkit to short-circuit anxiety and rewire your brain for lasting calm.

Aby ste úzkosť mohli liečiť, musíte vedieť, čo ju spúšťa. Ľudia, ktorí zápasia so záchvatmi úzkosti, si často neuvedomujú mechanizmy tohto pocitu. Neuroveda ich definuje veľmi presne – strach sa rodí v amygdale, ktorá je zodpovedná za fyzické príznaky, ako je zvýšená srdcová frekvencia alebo krvný tlak, a v mozgovej kôre, ktorá je spájaná s našimi myšlienkami, predstavivosťou, so znepokojením, s obsesiami a neustálym premýšľaním. Rozpoznajte a odstráňte príznaky prichádzajúceho panického záchvatu, upokojte svoj vnútorný strach počas zaspávania alebo upravte svoje negatívne myšlienkové vzorce. Mozog a spôsob myslenia sa dajú preprogramovať, a vy tak môžete získať opäť kontrolu nad vlastným životom.

Nicht wenige Menschen leiden unter Angststörungen und erleben dadurch eine große Einschränkung ihrer Lebensqualität. Doch was passiert in unserem Gehirn, wenn wir Angst oder Panik verspüren? Angstgefühle haben ihren Ursprung in zwei der Amygdala und der Hirnrinde. Basierend auf aktuellsten neurowissenschaftlichen Forschungsergebnissen zeigt dieses Buch, wie Ängste im Gehirn entstehen und wie man mit bestimmten Übungen sein Gehirn »umprogrammieren« und der Entstehung von Ängsten an der Quelle entgegenwirken kann.