@mindbrainbodylab: Experiencing emotional discomfort often leads to automatic behaviors like zoning out or shaking, which are signs of anxiety that shouldn't be overlooked. Persistent anxiety can negatively impact your brain health. It activates the "fight or flight" response too often, leading to long-term brain changes. This can make the amygdala, responsible for fear, overly sensitive, and impair the functionality of the prefrontal cortex, affecting decision-making and impulse control. It can also shrink the hippocampus, vital for memory and learning. Ignoring these signs of anxiety can worsen symptoms over time and lead to other mental health issues. Follow our page for tips on managing anxiety and supporting brain health. #MentalHealth #neuroscience #mentalhealthmatters #brain #HealingJourney #anxiety #zoningout