Understand Your Brain’s Alarm System
Anxiety often stems from an overactive amygdala—the part of your brain that triggers fear. When it misfires, it can create irrational fears and heightened stress, even when there’s no real threat.
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Why Am I So Anxious? by psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks explores the root causes of anxiety and offers science-based strategies for managing and healing from it. Through relatable explanations and practical tools, this book empowers readers to take back control of their mental well-being.
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